Southwood Middle School

Southwood Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
16301 SW 80th Ave,  Palmetto Bay, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
3.9
4.0
1,120 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Raul F Garcia
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9%
State Average
20%
Science
6%
State Average
23%
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
562:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.8%
Male
43.2%
Hispanic
61.4%
Black
18.9%
White
16%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#69 Niche Standout MS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 18 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
10/15/2019
My school is awesome . We learn and the teachers are great . Everyone is the best and some teachers are good and some are bad . Mrs Anderson the Security guard gives me money for the pizza Everyone is so nice , 2019
3.0 NicheUser
7/11/2016
I would like the teacher to be more involved I ma very involve with my child overall progress in school, often times when email teacher I would like response back not when child falling beyond and then I receive an email or phone call regarding the child overall progress for school.
5.0 NicheUser
5/5/2015
Southwood had an opportunity for each of the students. We had sports, music, art. drama and dance, along with great academic offerings.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/8/2026
Horrid, covert bullying and holier than thou complex.
5.0 other
6/12/2019
My child loves going to Southwood Middle.
5.0 parent
6/13/2018
I am so happy that my daughter is at this wonderful school . I would rate Southwood a 10 out of 10.
1.0 parent
3/22/2018
Terrible experience. This school used to be great years ago when our other daughter attended. But now in 2017-18, things changed for the worse. Teachers don't care much about students and the bullying is out of control!

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Southwood Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Palmetto Bay, FL, in the Palmetto Bay neighborhood, and is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,120 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Southwood Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,252,249. Discover additional schools in the area, like Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Coral Reef Senior High School, Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center, and more. Learn more about what Palmetto Bay has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwood Middle School.

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