Southwood Middle School (Closed 2012)
- Southwood Middle School served 493 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 77% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 70%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 66% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 493 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 70% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 57% | 34% |
| White | 37% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson 05 School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southwood Middle School is Anderson Five Career Campus (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southwood Academy For The Arts (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southwood Academy For The Arts (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anderson Southwood Academy For The Arts Grades: 6-8 | 350 students
0.0 miles
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864)260-5205 0.0 6-8 350 - Anderson Anderson Five Career Campus Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864)260-5160 1.0 9-12 n/a - Anderson Anderson Five Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 82 students
1.0 miles
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864)260-5538 1.0 9-12 82 - Anderson South Fant School Of Early Education Grades: PK | 164 students
1.1 miles
1700 South Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864)260-5225 1.1 PK 164 - Anderson West Market School Of Early Education Grades: PK | 193 students
1.3 miles
1909 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864)260-5200 1.3 PK 193
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