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 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
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 |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 77% | 70% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 66% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 57% | 34% |
| White | 37% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 and 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 Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 346 students
0.0 miles
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205 0.0 6-8 346 - 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 | 80 students
1.0 miles
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538 1.0 9-12 80 - Anderson South Fant School Of Early Education Grades: PK | 163 students
1.1 miles
1700 South Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5225 1.1 PK 163 - Anderson West Market School Of Early Education Grades: PK | 191 students
1.3 miles
1909 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5200 1.3 PK 191
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