At a glance
Reported students
664
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
618
Southwestern Middle School: 664 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
20.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 714
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Southwestern Middle School
Southwestern Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Deland. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Volusia. NCES reports 664 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.6%). English learners represent 7.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southwestern Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.3%
- Hispanic25.6%
- Black21.4%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Volusia
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
922 reported students
Heritage Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
932 reported students
Galaxy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
939 reported students
Campbell Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
962 reported students
Ormond Beach Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,007 reported students
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,036 reported students
Public schools near Southwestern Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith I. Starke Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 270 | 0.6 mi |
| Deland Middle School Middle · Volusia | 06–08 | 1,059 | 1 mi |
| Woodward Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Volusia | PK–05 | 532 | 1 mi |
| River Springs Middle School Middle · Volusia | 06–08 | 1,218 | 4.7 mi |
| Galaxy Middle School Middle · Volusia | 06–08 | 939 | 7.4 mi |
| Deltona Middle School Middle · Volusia | 06–08 | 1,132 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Middle School
What grades does Southwestern Middle School serve?
Southwestern Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Volusia.
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School reported 664 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 714 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 664 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwestern Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwestern Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Volusia attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwestern Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southwestern Middle School in?
Southwestern Middle School is part of Volusia, based in Deland, FL, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwestern Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edith I. Starke Elementary School (0.6 mi), Deland Middle School (1 mi), Woodward Avenue Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.