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SOUTHWEST MIDDLE

6450 DR PHILLIPS BLVD, ORLANDO, FL 32819ORANGE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,385
Students
Total enrolled
$12,987
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
21.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 36% vs nat'l
30/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 40% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,385 students in grades 06–08 in ORLANDO, Florida.
9% below average funding
District spends $12,987 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 30th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SOUTHWEST MIDDLE is a very large middle in ORLANDO, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 1,385 students. The district invests $12,987 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 30/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at SOUTHWEST MIDDLE

1,385
Total Students
21.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
40%
Free Lunch
66
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 Distribution752 male · 633 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility40%
National avg 52% · 553 students
Student Composition
27%
43%
21%
Asian7%
White27%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Black21%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120144002858

Academic Outcomes at SOUTHWEST MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
30
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 30th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 2th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32819

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,987Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,987
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,714
Student Support$2,467
Administration$1,558
Operations$1,948
Other$1,299
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,987 spent per student, an estimated $5,753 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
53%
State government
28.8%
Local (property tax)
53.2%
Federal programs
18.0%
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 (30/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT HUNTERS CREEK
↓
Middle
LAKE NONA MIDDLEHORIZON WEST MIDDLEINNOVATION MIDDLEHUNTERS CREEK MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
LAKE NONA HIGHTIMBER CREEK HIGHAPOPKA HIGHCYPRESS CREEK HIGH
+19 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictORANGE →
Phone: (407)370-7200
NCES ID: 120144002858
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ORLANDO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
6450 DR PHILLIPS BLVD, ORLANDO, FL 32819
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.