Southwest Middle School

Southwest Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1 Roadrunner Dr,  Gastonia, NC
Gaston County Schools
4.5
3.8
809 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cindy Hester
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
30.8%
State Average
54.6%
Science
47.6%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
281:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Black
34.8%
Hispanic
33.3%
White
25.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
9/17/2019
I am a current member of southwest I love the school and most of the teacher. The only thing I don't like is the dress code.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
5.0 other
9/12/2017
Great school and care about the students
5.0 other
1/27/2011
travishaywood a.k.a tron 86-87 southwest is the best school that i ever went to rest in peace jonny whiteside
4.0 parent
8/11/2010
I was originally reluctant to send my children to school at Southwest - they are both very, very bright and I was concerned they would not be sufficiently challenged. However, now that my family are 3 year veterans, I can honestly say the teachers and programs have been far better than I expected. M...
parent
4/24/2010
its got teachers who care about their students and they have good teen clubs to join

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Southwest Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Gastonia, NC, in the Gastonia neighborhood, and is served by the Gaston County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 809 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Southwest Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $297,312. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hunter Huss High School, Webb Street School, Victory Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Gastonia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest Middle School.

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