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ASchoolGrades
910
Enrollment
42%
Proficiency
-7 pts
3-Year Growth
15.4:1
Student:Teacher

Performance Overview

Academic Proficiency
42%
Students meeting grade-level standards
3-Year Growth
-7
Proficiency change over 3 years
Resource Access
44/100
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About This School

Southwest Middle School is a middle school located in Searcy, Arkansas. The school serves 910 students in grades 4-6.

With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), Southwest Middle School performs below the state average for Arkansas. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.

50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Southwest Middle School has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.

Southwest Middle School has 910 students enrolled in grades 4-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.

Southwest Middle School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -7.

The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.

Southwest Middle School is part of the Searcy School District in Searcy, Arkansas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.

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DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.