Serving 879 students in grades 4-6, Southwest Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 879 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Southwest Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Southwest Middle School is ranked #151 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
879 students attend Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Southwest Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Middle School offer ?
Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 879 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
