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Southwest Middle School

13624 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,392
Students
Total enrolled
$15,997
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 12% vs nat'l
21.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 39% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,392 students in grades 06–08 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
12% above average funding
District spends $15,997 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
21.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Southwest Middle School is a very large middle in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 1,392 students. The district invests $15,997 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.4:1 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.

Student Body & Demographics at Southwest Middle School

1,392
Total Students
21.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
40%
Free Lunch
65
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 Distribution707 male · 685 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility40%
National avg 52% · 562 students
Student Composition
12%
37%
44%
Asian4%
White12%
Hispanic / Latino37%
Black44%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370297002678

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,997Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,997
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,039
Student Support$3,039
Administration$1,920
Operations$2,400
Other$1,600
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,997 spent per student, an estimated $7,087 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
32%
State government
52.1%
Local (property tax)
32.2%
Federal programs
15.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
South Academy of International LanguagesDavidson K-8 SchoolRea Farms STEAM Academy
↓
Middle
Community House MiddleBailey MiddleJay M. Robinson MiddleAlexander Graham Middle
+3 more
↓
High School
Myers Park High SchoolArdrey Kell High SchoolSouth Mecklenburg High SchoolWilliam Amos Hough High
+15 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMecklenburg County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools →
Phone: (980)343-5006
NCES ID: 370297002678
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Charlotte 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
Myers Park High School
3,593 students · 09–12
● 38 opp26% FRL
High
Ardrey Kell High School
3,529 students · 09–12
● 50 opp10% FRL
High
South Mecklenburg High School
3,344 students · 09–12
● 47 opp36% FRL
High
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students · 09–12
14% FRL
High
East Mecklenburg High School
2,409 students · 09–12
● 42 opp42% FRL
High
Julius L. Chambers High School
2,224 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
North Mecklenburg High School
2,186 students · 09–12
45% FRL
High
Mallard Creek High School
2,185 students · 09–12
● 52 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
13624 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273
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.