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#926 of 1,356 schools in AL
Southlawn Middle School
Middle School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL
A Montgomery County middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5333 Mobile Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36108
- Math 1% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southlawn Middle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southlawn Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,622
Median home value
$73,700
Median rent
$786/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
35.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingrath Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Floyd Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Baldwin Art and Academics MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 507 | Compare → |
| Brewbaker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 861 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #23 of 51
- District spending per student
- $12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southlawn Middle School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southlawn Middle School
Southlawn Middle School is a public middle school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 485 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #926 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southlawn Middle School
What grades does Southlawn Middle School serve?
Southlawn Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southlawn Middle School?
Southlawn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southlawn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southlawn Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southlawn Middle School rank in AL?
Southlawn Middle School ranks #926 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Southlawn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southlawn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southlawn Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southlawn Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southlawn Middle School a charter school?
No, Southlawn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southlawn Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southlawn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southlawn Middle School?
96.1% of students at Southlawn Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (334) 284-8086
- Area population (ZIP 36108)
- 15,549
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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