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Southwest Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–7
1601 W Front St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · (507) 379-5240 · Part of Albert Lea Public School District
Students
486
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–7
What stands out about Southwest Middle
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8.5% since 2020
- Next stop for Manchester kids: Albert Lea Senior High
On the path
Where Manchester kids come from and go next.
PK–54 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–7Southwest MiddleYou are here
8–12Albert Lea Senior Highin Albert Lea
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency19%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts38%
State average 52.5%
Location
Directions ↗
1601 W Front St, Albert Lea
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6246
Grade 7240
Enrollment over time
531’20
499’21
474’22
455’23
486’24
Down 8.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 53%Hispanic 27%Asian 12%Black 4%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.