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#3516 of 4,742 schools in NY
Southwestern Middle School
Middle School · Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown · Jamestown, NY
A Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 HUNT RD W, Jamestown, NY 14701
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwestern Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwestern 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jamestown), 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
$50,909
Median home value
$98,400
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Persell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| George Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 3.8 mi | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwestern Middle School is listed in SOUTHWESTERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT JAMESTOWN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwestern Middle School
Southwestern Middle School is a public middle school in Jamestown, NY, part of Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown, serving approximately 281 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,516 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwestern Middle School
What grades does Southwestern Middle School serve?
Southwestern Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwestern Middle School rank in NY?
Southwestern Middle School ranks #3,516 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Southwestern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwestern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Southwestern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwestern Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southwestern Middle School a charter school?
No, Southwestern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwestern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southwestern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwestern Middle School?
43.8% of students at Southwestern 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Chautauqua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (716) 664-6270
- Area population (ZIP 14701)
- 39,207
- Area average commute
- 15.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 14701; 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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