Serving 443 students in grades 5-8, South West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 443 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
South West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South West Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South West Middle School is ranked #1255 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend South West Middle School?
443 students attend South West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of South West Middle School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South West Middle School?
South West Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South West Middle School offer ?
South West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South West Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 443 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
