Serving 485 students in grades 6-8, Southlawn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southlawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southlawn Middle School's student population of 485 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Southlawn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southlawn Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1264 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
78%
32%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southlawn Middle School's ranking?
Southlawn Middle School is ranked #1264 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Southlawn Middle School often compared to?
Southlawn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Senior High School, Bellingrath Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Southlawn Middle School?
485 students attend Southlawn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Southlawn Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southlawn Middle School?
Southlawn Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southlawn Middle School offer ?
Southlawn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southlawn Middle School part of?
Southlawn Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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