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Southwest Middle School vs. Central Middle School

Should you attend Southwest Middle School or Central Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Southwest Middle School
701 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Central Middle School
13450 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
747 students
626 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Parkway C-2 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hazelwood School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#572 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#1838 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in MO)
20%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in MO)
21%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in MO)
16%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southwest Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
271
243
Grade 7 Students
278
221
Grade 8 Students
198
162

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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