B+
Southwestern Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
8226 Route 111, Piasa, IL 62079 · (618) 372-3813 · Part of Southwestern Community Unit School District 9
Students
171
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
42%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Southwestern Middle School
- Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 19% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
8226 Route 111, Piasa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 783
Grade 888
Enrollment over time
211’20
211’21
189’22
174’23
171’24
Down 19% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 94%Hispanic 2%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
What neighbors say
No ratings yet. Be the first neighbor to rate it.
Parents talk
Conversations in Town Square that mention Southwestern Middle School.
Other schools in Southwestern Community Unit School District 9
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.