Southwest Middle

Public 6-8

 6450 Dr Phillips Blvd
       Orlando, FL  32819-4646


(407) 370-7200

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
706th of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,234 Help


Feeder schools for Southwest Middle:

Elementary:    Bay Meadows Elementary
    Dr. Phillips Elementary
    Millennia Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  1,385

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.8%
White:
27.0%
African American:
20.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Compare Details Southwest Middle ranks worse than 59.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 22nd among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southwest Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.8%), White (27%), African American (20.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Middle is 20.9. 27 middle schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Middle is $9,234. 24 middle schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southwest Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Middle 706th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Southwest Middle in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 35th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.58 98th 593 83.5%
2005 85.44 70th 602 88.4%
2006 82.17 101st 675 85.0%
2007 83.76 96th 736 87.0%
2008 78.77 140th 740 81.1%
2009 75.93 177th 780 77.3%
2010 72.43 227th 839 72.9%
2011 73.30 224th 891 74.9%
2012 76.07 195th 897 78.3%
2013 73.67 232nd 956 75.7%
2014 72.01 254th 999 74.6%
2016 55.90 420th 997 57.9%
2017 55.40 452nd 1031 56.2%
2018 48.56 539th 1035 47.9%
2019 46.03 605th 1099 44.9%
2021 50.27 554th 1136 51.2%
2022 43.72 628th 1148 45.3%
2023 39.93 703rd 1177 40.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Open Quote This school is HORRIBLE. if you are moving here i suggest sending your child to private school. The teachers here are overwhelmed with bad students. It is very dirty and my child doess't feel safe here. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Southwest Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 1065 213 123 116 4 n/a n/a 0 1521
1993 1185 203 126 123 6 n/a n/a 0 1643
1994 1230 234 162 152 2 n/a n/a 0 1780
1995 1030 234 155 102 2 n/a n/a 0 1523
1996 1030 234 155 102 2 n/a n/a 0 1523
1997 1019 258 132 99 3 n/a n/a 0 1511
1998 1109 268 138 102 4 n/a n/a 0 1621
1999 1074 245 149 110 6 n/a n/a 0 1584
2000 753 193 122 136 9 n/a n/a 0 1213
2001 735 205 116 134 6 n/a n/a 0 1196
2002 692 242 122 196 10 n/a n/a 0 1262
2003 692 242 122 196 10 n/a n/a 0 1262
2004 717 262 128 225 12 n/a n/a 0 1344
2005 739 259 138 238 4 n/a n/a 0 1378
2006 679 251 141 228 7 n/a n/a 0 1306
2007 650 212 121 200 3 n/a n/a 31 1217
2008 619 275 129 220 0 n/a n/a 32 1275
2009 603 303 120 215 3 n/a n/a 42 1286
2010 545 337 111 239 2 n/a n/a 49 1283
2011 536 331 111 283 2 2 40 0 1305
2012 479 332 104 278 0 4 30 0 1227
2013 464 325 104 306 0 4 26 0 1229
2014 445 313 104 299 1 6 21 0 1189
2015 444 334 118 311 1 7 29 0 1244
2016 451 347 129 378 2 4 29 0 1340
2017 468 361 122 403 0 4 23 0 1381
2018 449 320 106 513 0 2 20 0 1410
2019 428 334 87 572 0 3 22 0 1446
2020 427 320 100 674 2 3 21 0 1547
2021 396 290 108 569 3 4 24 0 1394
2022 372 294 115 567 2 6 27 0 1383
2023 374 288 96 593 1 2 31 0 1385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1521 73.0 20.8 0.2
1993 1643 69.0 23.8 1
1994 1780 74.0 24.1 7.1
1995 1523 62.0 24.6 12.2
1996 1523 62.0 24.6 12.2
1997 1511 67.0 22.6 13.8
1998 1621 70.0 23.2 10.4
1999 1584 73.0 21.7 17.1
2000 1213 61.0 19.9 25.1
2001 1196 56.0 21.4 26.3
2002 1262 59.0 21.4 27.4
2003 1262 59.0 21.4 27.4
2004 1344 72.0 18.7 26.8
2005 1378 72.0 19.1 30.3
2006 1306 77.0 17.0 31.8
2007 1217 77.0 15.8 29
2008 1275 77.0 16.6 29.4
2009 1286 73.7 17.9 33.3
2010 1283 73.0 17.5 37.5
2011 1305 69.0 18.9 43
2012 1227 70.0 17.5 36.3
2013 1229 70.0 17.5 54.6
2014 1189 68.0 17.4 48.8
2015 1244 71.0 17.5 49
2016 1340 73.0 18.3 53
2017 1381 77.0 17.9 51.7
2018 1410 81.0 17.4 50.9
2019 1446 79.0 18.3 51.4
2020 1547 82.0 18.8 55.2
2021 1394 83.0 16.7 58.9
2022 1383 73.0 18.9 39.9
2023 1385 66.0 20.9 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1521 73.0 20.8 0.2
1993 1643 69.0 23.8 1
1994 1780 74.0 24.1 7.1
1995 1523 62.0 24.6 12.2
1996 1523 62.0 24.6 12.2
1997 1511 67.0 22.6 13.8
1998 1621 70.0 23.2 10.4
1999 1584 73.0 21.7 17.1
2000 1213 61.0 19.9 25.1
2001 1196 56.0 21.4 26.3
2002 1262 59.0 21.4 27.4
2003 1262 59.0 21.4 27.4
2004 1344 72.0 18.7 26.8
2005 1378 72.0 19.1 30.3
2006 1306 77.0 17.0 31.8
2007 1217 77.0 15.8 29
2008 1275 77.0 16.6 29.4
2009 1286 73.7 17.9 33.3
2010 1283 73.0 17.5 37.5
2011 1305 69.0 18.9 43
2012 1227 70.0 17.5 36.3
2013 1229 70.0 17.5 54.6
2014 1189 68.0 17.4 48.8
2015 1244 71.0 17.5 49
2016 1340 73.0 18.3 53
2017 1381 77.0 17.9 51.7
2018 1410 81.0 17.4 50.9
2019 1446 79.0 18.3 51.4
2020 1547 82.0 18.8 55.2
2021 1394 83.0 16.7 58.9
2022 1383 73.0 18.9 39.9
2023 1385 66.0 20.9 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $245 (3.4%) $6,948 (96.6%) $7,193
2019 $324 (4.2%) $7,345 (95.8%) $7,669
2020 $301 (3.8%) $7,567 (96.2%) $7,868
2021 $780 (8.8%) $8,105 (91.2%) $8,885
2022 $1,237 (13.4%) $7,997 (86.6%) $9,234

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 605th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 703rd of 1177 Middle schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Middle)5347
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)4846
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Middle)5344
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)4950
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Middle)5645
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5447
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Middle)2524
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)3638
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Southwest Middle)4550
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Orange)4950
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Southwest Middle)6354
 9%
   End of Course Civics (Orange)6661
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Southwest Middle)9696
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)6351
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Southwest Middle)9699
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Orange)5344
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14461385
 4.2%
African American334288
 13.8%
American Indian01
Asian8796
 10.3%
Hispanic572593
 3.7%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White428374
 12.6%
Two or More Races2231
 40.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%39.9%
 11.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,385 students attended Southwest Middle.

Southwest Middle ranks 706th of 1185 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Southwest Middle are 43% Hispanic, 27% White, 21% African American, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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