Below Average
#3189 of 3,778 schools in FL
Southwest Middle School
Middle School · Brevard · Palm Bay, FL
A Brevard middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
451 ELDRON BLVD SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
- Math 38% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs FL 51% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,367/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palm Bay), 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
$76,708
Median home value
$261,400
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Cove Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,067 | Compare → |
| EL Sinai Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,913 | Compare → |
| Lifeline AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 104 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brevard
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #85 of 105
- District spending per student
- $11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Middle School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Middle School
Southwest Middle School is a public middle school in Palm Bay, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 899 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,189 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Middle School
What grades does Southwest Middle School serve?
Southwest Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School is 17.3:1. 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 FL?
Southwest Middle School ranks #3,189 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Southwest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
57.5% 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 899
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (321) 952-5800
- Area population (ZIP 32909)
- 39,611
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32909; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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