At a glance
Reported students
266
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376
Southwestern Middle School: 266 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. 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
- 305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Southwestern Middle School
Southwestern Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Jamestown. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown. NCES reports 266 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 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 (83.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southwestern Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.91 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 1 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
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White83.5%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
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 Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southwestern Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
376 reported students
Southwestern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Senior High School High · Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown | 09–12 | 376 | under 0.1 mi |
| Southwestern Elementary School Elementary · Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown | PK–05 | 588 | 0.2 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Jamestown City School District | PK–04 | 377 | 1.9 mi |
| Persell Middle School Middle · Jamestown City School District | 05–08 | 373 | 2 mi |
| George Washington Middle School Middle · Jamestown City School District | 05–08 | 455 | 3.4 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Jamestown City School District | 05–08 | 419 | 3.8 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 Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown.
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School reported 266 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 305 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 266 students and 25.91 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. 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 Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwestern Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.9% 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 Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown, based in Jamestown, NY, which operates 3 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 Southwestern Senior High School (under 0.1 mi), Southwestern Elementary School (0.2 mi), Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.