SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 779 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 2815 Eden Parkway in Lakeland, Florida, is a public middle school serving the Polk County School District. As a key educational institution in the area, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to high school, offering a blend of core academic subjects and elective opportunities that cater to diverse student interests.
Beyond the classroom, SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes community engagement and a supportive school culture. By utilizing its official portal, the school maintains clear lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding academic progress, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, informed citizens, leveraging its resources to ensure that every learner has the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.
For more information, contact SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL at (863) 499-2840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKELAND, FL 33803-3737
(863) 499-2840
http://schools.polk-fl.net/swms
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 779 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 779
- Teachers:
- 46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 779 students
- White
- 35.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.9%
- Black or African American
- 24.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.