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Southwest Middle School

Southwest Middle School is a public middle school in Gastonia, NC, serving grades 6–8, rated D-, with 832 students and a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
832
Students per teacher
15.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic36%
Black34%
White22%
Two or more races7%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-1.1%
Prior-year enrollment
841

Homes assigned to this school

10,601 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Southwest Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1 Roadrunner Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone
(704) 866-6290
Website
gaston.k12.nc.us
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
370162000712
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School district

Gaston County Schools

District rating
C+
Schools
56
Students
30,995
Spending per student
$11,059
Teachers (FTE)
1,948
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Southwest Middle School

How is Southwest Middle School rated?

Southwest Middle School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Gaston County Schools is rated C+ overall.

What grades does Southwest Middle School serve?

Southwest Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Southwest Middle School?

832 students attend Southwest Middle School, down from 841 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Southwest Middle School?

TopHap matches 10,601 residential properties to Southwest Middle School in and around Gastonia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Southwest Middle School in?

Southwest Middle School is part of Gaston County Schools, which reports 56 schools, 30,995 students and $11,059 of spending per student.