Serving 381 students in grades 6-8, Southwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 381 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Southwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Middle School is 0.24, 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 #3243 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Southwood Middle School?
381 students attend Southwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southwood Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Middle School?
Southwood Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 381 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
