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Southwest Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
2815 Eden Pkwy, Lakeland, FL 33803 · (863) 499-2840 · Part of Polk County School District
Students
746
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Southwest Middle School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Wahneta kids: 16 high schools
On the path
Where Wahneta kids come from and go next.
PK–5Wahneta Elementary Schoolin Winter Haven
6–8Southwest Middle SchoolYou are here
1216 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency25%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 52.1%
Location
Directions ↗
2815 Eden Pkwy, Lakeland
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6233
Grade 7261
Grade 8252
Enrollment over time
738’20
806’21
801’22
745’23
746’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 42%White 29%Black 23%Two or more races 3%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.