Serving 495 students in grades 6-7, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
84%
15%
Black
10%
14%
White
4%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
495 students attend Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Southwest Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Middle School offer ?
Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Southwest Middle School part of?
Southwest Middle School is part of Reading School District.
