Southwest Middle School
Southwest Middle School serves 990 students in grades 4-6.
Southwest Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Southwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Southwest Middle School's student population of 990 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
990 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Southwest Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 998 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
11%
20%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Southwest Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
40% of Teachers Call in Sick in Wisconsin
What happens when nearly half of a state's teachers call in "sick" for school? Learn about the turmoil between legislators and the teachers union in Wisconsin and how the rallies, protests, and fighting will set precedence for other budget-strapped states.
10 Best SAT Prep Methods
The SATs are a make or break exam for high school students. Check out the 10 best ways to prepare for the big test.
Common Mental Health Problems in School Children and How to Address Them
Millions of people struggle with mental health issues on a daily basis, but no one wants to think that these issues might affect children. As a parent, it is your responsibility to know what your child needs and to provide it. This includes identifying problem behaviors and seeking treatment when your child needs help.
