Southwest Middle
#216 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#4954 of 15,369 nationally
About Southwest Middle
Southwest Middle is a public middle located in Orlando, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,290 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 216th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,290.
There are 167 schools in Orlando; Southwest Middle ranks 64th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Southwest Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,290
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southwest Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dr. Phillips Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students · 945 m away
Dr. Phillips High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,964 students · 1.6 km away
Palm Lake Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students · 1.6 km away
Chain of Lakes Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students · 2.8 km away
Olympia High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,901 students · 3.4 km away
Windy Ridge K-8
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,136 students · 3.7 km away
Bay Meadows Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students · 4.1 km away
Tangelo Park Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 4.5 km away
Millennia Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
858 students · 5.1 km away
Westpointe Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Sarasota Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,290 students
Nova Middle School
Davie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,294 students
Cypress Creek Middle School
Wesley Chapel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,283 students
Switzerland Point Middle School
Saint Johns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,282 students
Chiles Middle School
Oviedo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,279 students
South Dade Middle School
Homestead · Public middle · Grades 4–8
1,304 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southwest Middle a good school?
Southwest Middle has a Success Index (US) of 62.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #216 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Southwest Middle rank in Florida?
Southwest Middle ranks #216 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #4954 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southwest Middle?
Southwest Middle had 1,290 students in 2025.
Is Southwest Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Southwest Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southwest Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southwest Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.