Southwest Middle School serves 460 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
91%
19%
White
4%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
460 students attend Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southwest Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Middle School offer ?
Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southwest Middle School part of?
Southwest Middle School is part of Little Rock School District.
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