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Southwood Middle School

16301 Sw 80th Ave
Miami, FL 33157
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,098 students in grades 6-8, Southwood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,098 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Southwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwood Middle School's student population of 1,098 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,098 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Southwood Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#621 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
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67%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
61%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwood Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwood Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood Middle School's ranking?
Southwood Middle School is ranked #621 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Southwood Middle School often compared to?
Southwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmetto Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Southwood Middle School?
1,098 students attend Southwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Southwood Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Middle School?
Southwood Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwood Middle School offer ?
Southwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southwood Middle School part of?
Southwood Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

School Reviews
5   8/30/2014
I love this school. The pro about this school is that the food is great and the staff is very nice. But, the cons of this school is that it could get a little bit overcrowded
- Posted by Student/Alumni - gelin

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,098 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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