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).
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.
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?
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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