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Southlawn Middle School

5333 Mobile Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36108Montgomery County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
544
Students
Total enrolled
$12,933
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
32/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 36% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 544 students in grades 06–08 in Montgomery, Alabama.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,933 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 32th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Southlawn Middle School is a large middle in Montgomery, Alabama, serving grades 06–08 with 544 students. The district invests $12,933 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 32/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Southlawn Middle School

544
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
96%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution297 male · 247 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility96%
National avg 52% · 523 students
Student Composition
13%
83%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black83%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010243001111

Academic Outcomes at Southlawn Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 32th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 4th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 36108

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,933Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,933
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,690
Student Support$2,457
Administration$1,552
Operations$1,940
Other$1,293
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,933 spent per student, an estimated $5,729 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
19%
State government
55.2%
Local (property tax)
19.1%
Federal programs
25.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (32/100) — national median is 50
  • 96% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Brewbaker Primary SchoolForest Avenue Elementary SchoolDalraida Elementary SchoolDannelly Elementary School
+11 more
↓
Middle
Brewbaker Middle SchoolGoodwyn Middle SchoolCarr Middle SchoolMcKee Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Jefferson Davis High SchoolLee High SchoolPark Crossing High SchoolCarver Senior High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMontgomery County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMontgomery County →
Phone: (334)284-8086
NCES ID: 010243001111
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Montgomery seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Montgomery County
High
Jefferson Davis High School
1,522 students · 09–12
● 38 opp83% FRL
High
Lee High School
1,374 students · 09–12
● 32 opp86% FRL
High
Park Crossing High School
906 students · 09–12
● 30 opp53% FRL
High
Carver Senior High School
902 students · 09–12
● 32 opp89% FRL
Mid
Brewbaker Middle School
838 students · 06–08
● 36 opp91% FRL
Mid
Goodwyn Middle School
808 students · 06–08
● 47 opp84% FRL
Elem
Brewbaker Primary School
799 students · PK–02
● 36 opp78% FRL
High
Lanier Senior High School
798 students · 09–12
● 28 opp93% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5333 Mobile Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36108
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.