Deland Middle School vs. Southwestern Middle School
Should you attend Deland Middle School or Southwestern 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
n/a
Southwestern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,074 students in grades 6-8, Deland 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 697 students in grades 6-8, Southwestern 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,074 students
697 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2780 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2337 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
340
240
Grade 7 Students
379
227
Grade 8 Students
355
230
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
33%
23%
% Black
14%
25%
% White
47%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
