At a glance
Reported students
449
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
South West Middle School: 449 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. 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
- 433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about South West Middle School
South West Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Quincy. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Quincy. NCES reports 449 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 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 Asian (29%) and White (27.8%). English learners represent 14.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South West Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.78 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
- 14.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White27.8%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black17.8%
- Asian29%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.6%
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
Not reported as 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 Quincy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Point Webster Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
377 reported students
Broad Meadows Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
318 reported students
Atlantic Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
601 reported students
Central Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
671 reported students
Snug Harbor Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Montclair
Elementary · Grades KG–05
365 reported students
Public schools near South West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Webster Middle Middle · Quincy | 05–08 | 377 | 1.4 mi |
| Central Middle Middle · Quincy | 06–08 | 671 | 1.5 mi |
| East Middle School Middle · Braintree | 05–08 | 999 | 2 mi |
| Broad Meadows Middle Middle · Quincy | 06–08 | 318 | 2.1 mi |
| Atlantic Middle Middle · Quincy | 06–08 | 601 | 2.6 mi |
| Charles S Pierce Middle Middle · Milton | 06–08 | 1,002 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South West Middle School
What grades does South West Middle School serve?
South West Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Quincy.
How many students attend South West Middle School?
South West Middle School reported 449 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 433 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South West Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 449 students and 37.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South West Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South West Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Quincy attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is South West Middle School in?
South West Middle School is part of Quincy, based in Quincy, MA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South West Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Point Webster Middle (1.4 mi), Central Middle (1.5 mi), East Middle School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.