SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Southwest Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Gastonia, NC with about 825 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 47 teachers, Southwest Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 1 Roadrunner Drive in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a key academic institution within the Gaston County Schools district. As a middle school, it serves students in the formative middle grades, focusing on fostering both academic growth and personal development. The school prides itself on being a community-centered environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse student interests.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning culture where educators and staff work collaboratively to meet the unique social and emotional needs of adolescents. By leveraging resources from the broader Gaston County school system, Southwest Middle emphasizes student achievement, character building, and technological integration. Families and community members can find detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and administrative contact details through their official district webpage.

For more information, contact Southwest Middle at (704) 866-6290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.