Southwood Middle School serves 493 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)77%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)66%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
57%
31%
White
37%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Southwood Middle School?
493 students attend Southwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Southwood Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Middle School?
Southwood Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina 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?
Southwood Middle School is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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