Southwest Elementary

Southwest Elementary is a regular public school located in the rural setting of Macon, Tennessee. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Southwest Elementary has an enrollment of 310 students and employs 16 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 2.1 out of 10, placing it at the 3rd percentile among Tennessee schools based on its academic performance score of 2.3 out of 10.

Test results show that 24% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, 22% in Math, and 16% in Science. While Southwest Elementary has room for academic growth, it provides a supportive community environment where students can develop foundational skills across various subjects. The school is situated in a rural area that offers a close-knit atmosphere conducive to learning and personal connections within the community.

Located in a rural area, Southwest Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.