Central Middle School vs. Southwest Middle School
Should you attend Central Middle School or Southwest Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Southwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,059 students in grades 7-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 997 students in grades 7-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,059 students
997 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1876 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2684 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
543
522
Grade 8 Students
516
475
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
20%
% Black
15%
28%
% White
54%
42%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%