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Southwest Middle

Summary:

Southwest Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Washburn, Missouri, with 219 students. The school is part of the Southwest R-V school district, which is ranked 254 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwest Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on MAP assessments across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.3% to 55.3% in math and 21.7% to 38.7% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 30.6% to 44.4% in math and 37.6% to 43% in ELA. The school also has had high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 0.0% to 18.9% over the past few years, and a large proportion of its student population comes from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 54.85% to 61.54% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. As a result, Southwest Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

In comparison, the closest comparable school, Cassville Middle, which is located about 8.5 miles away, consistently outperforms Southwest Middle on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in math, science, and English Language Arts, as well as a higher district ranking and rating, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. While Southwest Middle School's performance has been consistently low, there are some signs of improvement over time, with increases in math proficiency rates for 6th and 7th grade and a decrease in chronic absenteeism. Addressing the underlying issues, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and community engagement, could be key to improving student outcomes at Southwest Middle.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 529 E. Pineville Road
       Washburn, MO  65772-9224

(417) 826-5050

District: Southwest R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
322nd of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,447 Help


Students who attend Southwest Middle usually attend:

High:    Southwest High

Feeder schools for Southwest Middle:

Elementary:    Southwest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Asian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southwest Middle ranks worse than 71.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (5%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Middle is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Middle is $8,447.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Middle 322nd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Southwest Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Southwest R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest R-V 254th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwest Middle

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.11 425th 619 31.3%
2007 36.07 473rd 624 24.2%
2008 26.10 554th 624 11.2%
2009 18.22 548th 601 8.8%
2010 28.88 537th 614 12.5%
2011 31.65 503rd 625 19.5%
2012 34.40 501st 623 19.6%
2013 24.23 571st 649 12.0%
2014 35.11 479th 633 24.3%
2015 26.32 485th 585 17.1%
2016 20.29 377th 435 13.3%
2017 23.94 475th 568 16.4%
2018 25.93 449th 552 18.7%
2019 18.24 512th 587 12.8%
2021 25.47 348th 454 23.3%
2022 33.72 318th 459 30.7%
2023 35.07 308th 459 32.9%
2024 30.46 322nd 451 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.68 313th 422 25.8%
2019 36.09 340th 482 29.5%
2021 56.10 132nd 371 64.4%
2022 44.42 201st 365 44.9%
2023 60.57 110th 382 71.2%
2024 40.11 231st 378 38.9%
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Rank History for White students at Southwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.28 447th 479 6.7%
2019 10.77 511th 527 3.0%
2021 17.04 337th 376 10.4%
2022 22.33 319th 381 16.3%
2023 21.18 325th 385 15.6%
2024 19.19 326th 379 14.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Southwest Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 273 0 0 3 7 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 268 0 0 5 8 n/a n/a 0 281
2003 268 0 0 5 8 n/a n/a 0 281
2004 278 0 4 4 6 n/a n/a 0 292
2005 254 0 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 267
2006 252 0 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 262
2007 263 0 4 4 5 n/a n/a 0 276
2008 270 0 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 255 0 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 271
2010 249 2 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2011 242 0 0 7 4 0 1 0 254
2012 224 1 0 7 9 0 1 0 242
2013 252 2 0 9 12 0 2 0 277
2014 221 1 2 6 9 0 1 0 240
2015 226 1 1 8 6 0 5 0 247
2016 228 1 0 7 2 0 6 0 244
2017 247 2 0 12 1 0 8 0 270
2018 233 1 0 14 4 0 9 0 261
2019 241 1 0 14 2 0 13 0 271
2020 238 5 1 11 3 0 11 0 269
2021 214 0 5 13 3 0 12 0 247
2022 206 0 8 13 2 0 8 0 237
2023 190 0 9 11 3 0 6 0 219
2024 173 0 8 10 4 0 7 0 202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 283 17.5 16.2 53.4
2002 281 22.4 12.5 59.1
2003 281 22.4 12.5 59.1
2004 292 19.9 14.7 56.8
2005 267 18.6 14.4 53.2
2006 262 17.4 15.1 55.7
2007 276 16.4 16.8 55.8
2008 287 19.7 14.6 57.8
2009 271 18.9 14.3 58.3
2010 263 18.8 13.9 65.4
2011 254 17.4 14.5 62.6
2012 242 17.4 13.8 69.4
2013 277 18.0 15.3 70
2014 240 18.1 13.2 70
2015 247 18.0 13.7 73.7
2016 244 17.0 14.3 69.7
2017 270 17.9 15.0 63.3
2018 261 17.9 14.5 67.4
2019 271 16.3 16.5 64.6
2020 269 15.3 17.5 61.7
2021 247 15.3 16.1 61.5
2022 237 15.3 15.4 54.9
2023 219 15.0 14.5 61.2
2024 202 14.5 13.8 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 283 17.5 16.2 53.4
2002 281 22.4 12.5 59.1
2003 281 22.4 12.5 59.1
2004 292 19.9 14.7 56.8
2005 267 18.6 14.4 53.2
2006 262 17.4 15.1 55.7
2007 276 16.4 16.8 55.8
2008 287 19.7 14.6 57.8
2009 271 18.9 14.3 58.3
2010 263 18.8 13.9 65.4
2011 254 17.4 14.5 62.6
2012 242 17.4 13.8 69.4
2013 277 18.0 15.3 70
2014 240 18.1 13.2 70
2015 247 18.0 13.7 73.7
2016 244 17.0 14.3 69.7
2017 270 17.9 15.0 63.3
2018 261 17.9 14.5 67.4
2019 271 16.3 16.5 64.6
2020 269 15.3 17.5 61.7
2021 247 15.3 16.1 61.5
2022 237 15.3 15.4 54.9
2023 219 15.0 14.5 61.2
2024 202 14.5 13.8 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $267 (3.8%) $6,806 (96.2%) $7,073
2020 $437 (6.1%) $6,760 (93.9%) $7,196
2021 $1,333 (16.0%) $6,981 (84.0%) $8,314
2022 $896 (10.6%) $7,551 (89.4%) $8,447

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 512th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 308th of 459 Middle schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Southwest Middle)19.725
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Southwest R-V)19.725
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Middle)30.326.3
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest R-V)30.326.3
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Middle)20.331.7
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Southwest R-V)20.331.7
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Middle)34.419.5
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest R-V)34.419.5
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Middle)18.929.5
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Southwest R-V)18.929.5
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Middle)28.921.3
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest R-V)28.921.3
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Southwest Middle)31.133.9
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Southwest R-V)31.133.9
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Middle)31.138.7
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest R-V)31.138.7
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students271219
 19.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian09
Hispanic1411
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White241190
 21.2%
Two or More Races136
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%61.2%
 3.4%

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Southwest Middle ranks 322nd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Southwest Middle are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 202 students attended Southwest Middle.

Students who attend Southwest Middle usually go on to attend Southwest High


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