Southwest Middle

Southwest Middle, located in San Diego at 2710 Iris Street, is a regular public middle school serving seventh and eighth graders. With an enrollment of 483 students and a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1, the school provides a supportive learning environment with 24 full-time equivalent teachers. Southwest Middle's MySchoolScout rating stands at 4.2 out of 10, reflecting its academic performance in the lower third percentile among California schools.

Test scores show that while only 31% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and just 15% meet proficiency standards in math, Southwest Middle continues to focus on student development with room for growth. The school is situated in a bustling urban setting within San Diego's large city environment. Despite the challenges faced by many urban schools, Southwest Middle remains committed to providing its students with the tools they need to succeed academically and socially.

While current test scores at Southwest Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle is 20.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.