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Southwest Middle School

Gastonia, NC


Southwest Middle School
1 Roadrunner Drive
Gastonia, NC  28052
Phone: 704-866-6290
Gaston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 2 out of 10 stars
2  

Grades Served: 6-8
Enrollment: 844
Type: Regular School
Southwest Middle School

Southwest Middle School

Metro Area Ranking

#144
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Southwest Middle School is ranked #144 of 165 of the best middle schools in Charlotte and surrounding areas (13th percentile). Cick the link to see all 165 middle schools.

State Ranking

#673
Statewide Middle School Ranking: Southwest Middle School is ranked #673 out of 773 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (13th percentile). Click the link to see all 773 middle schools.

Overall, Southwest Middle School is a 2-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Gaston County, NC. Southwest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 844 students and serves grades 6-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

80.9
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: Southwest Middle School had a Student Growth Score of 80.9. This placed Southwest Middle School in the 63rd percentile of 2375 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
D
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.


Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 35%
 Black - 35%
 Hispanic - 33%
 Hispanic - 33%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 25%
 White - 25%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Southwest Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 70% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 70% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 68% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 68% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 37

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 74% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 74% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 73% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 73% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 62% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 62% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 65% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 65% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2024-2025 school year. Rankings for Southwest Middle School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

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Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
H H Beam Elementary School
1 
0.6 miles Gastonia PK-5
Hunter Huss High School
2 
0.7 miles Gastonia 9-12
Lingerfeldt Elementary School
1 
1.1 miles Gastonia PK-5
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
4 
1.4 miles Gastonia PK-5
York Chester Middle School
3 
1.9 miles Gastonia 6-8
Gaston Virtual Academy
7 
1.9 miles Gastonia K-12
Chapel Grove Elementary School
3 
2.8 miles Gastonia PK-5
Robinson Elementary School
4 
2.8 miles Gastonia PK-5
Sherwood Elementary School
1 
3.2 miles Gastonia PK-5
W P Grier Middle School
2 
3.4 miles Gastonia 6-8
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
1 
3.5 miles Gastonia PK-5
Highland School of Technology
10 
3.6 miles Gastonia 9-12
Gardner Park Elementary School
2 
4.5 miles Gastonia PK-5
Ashbrook High School
2 
4.6 miles Gastonia 9-12
W A Bess Elementary School
8 
5.1 miles Gastonia PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
H H Beam Elementary School
1 
0.6 miles PK-5
Hunter Huss High School
2 
0.7 miles 9-12
Lingerfeldt Elementary School
1 
1.1 miles PK-5
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
4 
1.4 miles PK-5
York Chester Middle School
3 
1.9 miles 6-8
Gaston Virtual Academy
7 
1.9 miles K-12
Chapel Grove Elementary School
3 
2.8 miles PK-5
Robinson Elementary School
4 
2.8 miles PK-5
Sherwood Elementary School
1 
3.2 miles PK-5
W P Grier Middle School
2 
3.4 miles 6-8
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
1 
3.5 miles PK-5
Highland School of Technology
10 
3.6 miles 9-12
Gardner Park Elementary School
2 
4.5 miles PK-5
Ashbrook High School
2 
4.6 miles 9-12
W A Bess Elementary School
8 
5.1 miles PK-5


Charter Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Piedmont Community Charter School
7 
2.5 miles Gastonia K-12
Community Public Charter School
6 
10.6 miles Stanley K-1
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
6 
14.3 miles Charlotte K-8
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
5 
14.4 miles Charlotte K-8
Mountain Island Charter School
9 
15.1 miles Mt. Holly K-12
Jackson Day School
6 
15.3 miles Charlotte K-12
Unity Classical Charter School
7 
15.4 miles CHARLOTTE K-8
Riverwalk Academy
7 
16.5 miles Rock Hill K-12
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
2 
16.5 miles Charlotte K-8
Pinnacle Classical Academy
7 
16.9 miles Shelby K-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Piedmont Community Charter School
7 
2.5 miles K-12
Community Public Charter School
6 
10.6 miles K-1
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
6 
14.3 miles K-8
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
5 
14.4 miles K-8
Mountain Island Charter School
9 
15.1 miles K-12
Jackson Day School
6 
15.3 miles K-12
Unity Classical Charter School
7 
15.4 miles K-8
Riverwalk Academy
7 
16.5 miles K-12
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
2 
16.5 miles K-8
Pinnacle Classical Academy
7 
16.9 miles K-12