Southwood Middle School
- Southwood Middle School serves 1,486 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Southwood Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Southwood Middle School's student population of 1,486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,486 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southwood Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southwood Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #792 out of 3,601 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 32% |
| Black | 16% | 22% |
| White | 23% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | DADE School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southwood Middle School is Coral Reef Senior High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Coral Reef Senior High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Coral Reef Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Coral Reef Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 890 students
0.7 miles
7955 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305)235-1464 0.7 PK-5 890 - Miami Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The Arts Grades: K-5 | 740 students
0.9 miles
8851 Sw 168th St
Miami, FL 33157
(305)235-2442 0.9 K-5 740 - Miami Howard Drive Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 615 students
1.7 miles
7750 Sw 136th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305)235-1412 1.7 PK-5 615 - Miami Whispering Pines Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 598 students
2.2 miles
18929 Sw 89th Rd
Miami, FL 33157
(305)238-7382 2.2 PK-5 598 - Miami Coral Reef Senior High School Grades: 8-12 | 3362 students
2.3 miles
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305)232-2044 2.3 8-12 3362
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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