Southwest Middle School vs. Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Should you attend Southwest Middle School or Lakeland Highlands Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,260 students in grades 6-8, Lakeland Highlands Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
745 students
1,260 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3210 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1552 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
239
397
Grade 7 Students
251
425
Grade 8 Students
255
438
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
39%
28%
% Black
25%
16%
% White
32%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
