SOUTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Southwestern Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con school district, located in Hanover, IN with about 318 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 27 teachers, Southwestern Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Southwestern Middle School is a public school located in Hanover, Indiana, serving as part of the Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated Schools district. The school provides a focused educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8, emphasizing a balance between rigorous academic standards and personal development. By fostering a close-knit community, the school aims to support the transition from childhood to adolescence through comprehensive instruction, extracurricular activities, and a commitment to preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Located in a rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community by promoting values of citizenship, academic excellence, and student engagement. Faculty and staff at Southwestern Middle School are dedicated to utilizing modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student body. Whether through classroom learning, athletics, or various school organizations, the institution strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Southwestern Middle School at (812) 866-1261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
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SOUTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hanover, IN with about 318 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
318
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 318 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.0%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.