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Southwest Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1 Roadrunner Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052 · (704) 866-6290 · Part of Gaston County Schools
Students
832
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Southwest Middle
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Next stop for Dallas kids: 12 high schools
On the path
Where Dallas kids come from and go next.
PK–5Carr Elementary665 students
6–8Southwest MiddleYou are here
9–1212 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency35%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
1 Roadrunner Drive, Gastonia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6261
Grade 7268
Grade 8303
Enrollment over time
834’20
772’21
804’22
809’23
832’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 36%Black 34%White 22%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%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.