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Central Middle School vs. Southwest Middle School

Should you attend Central Middle School or Southwest Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Middle School
2600 Wingate Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32904
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Southwest Middle School
451 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Southwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,060 students in grades 7-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 899 students in grades 7-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,060 students
899 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1876 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2684 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
38%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southwest Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
565
496
Grade 8 Students
495
403

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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