Serving 280 students in grades 6-8, Southwestern Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwestern Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Hanover, IN, covering approximately 110.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge and up to 9.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwestern Middle School's student population of 280 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Rankings
Southwestern Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1400 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
88%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwestern Middle School's ranking?
Southwestern Middle School is ranked #1400 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southwestern Middle School often compared to?
Southwestern Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Consolidated Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
280 students attend Southwestern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Southwestern Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwestern Middle School offer ?
Southwestern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwestern Middle School part of?
Southwestern Middle School is part of Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con School District.
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