Southwest Middle School

Southwest Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-7
1601 W Front St,  Albert Lea, MN
Albert Lea Public School District
2.7
455 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Dibble
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
48.3%
State Average
31.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
507:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
57.4%
Hispanic
24.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.8%
Black
3.8%
Two or more races
3.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
1.0 other
4/19/2023
I got bullied alot at this school. I never told anyone. The teachers here were so rude. Never going back here. Worst 2 years.
5.0 student
11/3/2022
10/10 Would Recommend eating there, nice food to waste 2$ on. :)
2.0 other
10/30/2021
The teachers at this school were very lazy, and most of the things we had to do were to waste time. Our local newspaper wrote an article about the seventh grade MCA scores going down for the 2018-2019 year, and in 2021, SchoolDigger removed our second star. This was most likely because the education...

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Southwest Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-7 in Albert Lea, MN, in the Albert Lea neighborhood, and is served by the Albert Lea Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 455 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Southwest Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $207,668. Discover additional schools in the area, like Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy, Fountain Center, Hayward Group Home, and more. Learn more about what Albert Lea has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest Middle School.

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