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Southwest Middle School

13624 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,392 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwest Middle School's student population of 1,392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,392 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Southwest Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2117 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwest Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southwest Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwest Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
25%
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White
12%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwest Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Middle School's ranking?
Southwest Middle School is ranked #2117 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southwest Middle School often compared to?
Southwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
1,392 students attend Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Southwest Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwest Middle School offer ?
Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southwest Middle School part of?
Southwest Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Middle School located?
Southwest Middle School is located in the Steele Creek neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Steele Creek.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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