Southwood Middle School
- Southwood Middle School serves 1,425 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Southwood Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Southwood Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Southwood Middle School's student population of 1,425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 1,425 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Southwood Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Southwood Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #729 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 3% | 3% |
Hispanic | 58% | 33% |
Black | 18% | 22% |
White | 19% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Dade School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Southwood Middle School is Boystown (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Coral Reef Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Coral Reef Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 933 students
0.7 miles
7955 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 235-1464 0.7 PK-5 933 - Miami Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The Arts Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 721 students
0.9 miles
8851 Sw 168th St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 235-2442 0.9 K-5 721 - Miami Howard Drive Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 582 students
1.7 miles
7750 Sw 136th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 235-1412 1.7 PK-5 582 - Miami Whispering Pines Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 544 students
2.2 miles
18929 Sw 89th Rd
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 238-7382 2.2 PK-5 544 - Miami Boystown Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 46 students
2.3 miles
9525 Sterling Dr
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444 2.3 PK-12 46
School Reviews
5 I love this school. The pro about this school is that the food is great and the staff is very nice. But, the cons of this school is that it could get a little bit overcrowded - Posted by Student/Alumni - gelin |
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