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Southwest Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 1347 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 16, 2006

Excellent teachers who go above and beyond. Clean, new school with up to date technical equipment. Great Library. Good discipline. However communication between school administration and parents needs improving. As a parent new to the school system I was disappointed at the lack of explanation of how the 'elective' classes worked.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2006

The teachers are great, friendly and willing to help. We love the school and wish we could look forward to a high school in this manner. You couldn't ask for a better music program, wish the students could perform more. 1 concert isn't enough for a child.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

492 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

492 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

448 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

447 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
Black64%
Asian82%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial81%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English78%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
Black66%
Asian88%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial81%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency32%
Proficient in English78%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students78%
Female77%
Male80%
Black72%
Asian94%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial80%
American Indian80%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities61%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency62%
Proficient in English80%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
Black65%
Asian78%
Hispanic59%
Multiracial73%
American Indian80%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students72%
Limited English proficiency44%
Proficient in English71%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 44% 31%
White 30% 54%
Hispanic 21% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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13624 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
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Phone: (980) 343-5006

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