Very Good
#289 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 28% in state
Southwest Middle School
Middle School · Searcy School District · Searcy, AR
A Searcy School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 W BEEBE CAPPS EXPRESSWAY, Searcy, AR 72143
- Math 56% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southwest 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Searcy), 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
$55,522
Median home value
$176,900
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Sunshine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Crosspointe PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Searcy School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Middle School is listed in SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Middle School
Southwest Middle School is a public middle school in Searcy, AR, part of Searcy School District, serving approximately 879 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Middle School
What grades does Southwest Middle School serve?
Southwest Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Middle School rank in AR?
Southwest Middle School ranks #289 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Southwest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Southwest Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Southwest Middle School a charter school?
No, Southwest Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southwest Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Middle School?
54.4% of students at Southwest 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 879
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (501) 268-3125
- Area population (ZIP 72143)
- 35,523
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- 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 72143; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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