SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.searcyschools.org

913 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Southwest Middle School, located at 1103 Woodruff Street in Searcy, Arkansas, is a key component of the Searcy School District. The school serves the middle-level grade population of the local community, focusing on the transitional academic and social needs of students as they move from elementary education toward high school. As part of a district committed to "Academic Excellence," the school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to foster both personal growth and scholastic achievement.

The school’s official website provides a central hub for families to access essential resources, including school calendars, faculty directories, and district policy information. By integrating modern educational practices with community-focused support, Southwest Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while maintaining a strong connection to the broader Searcy educational mission. Further details regarding specific programs, extracurricular activities, and school news can be found on their website at http://www.searcyschools.org.

913

Total Students

49.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	616
Hispanic	83
Black	103
Asian	22
Two or More	88
Pacific Islander	1

White
616 (67.5%)
Black
103 (11.3%)
Two or More
88 (9.6%)
Hispanic
83 (9.1%)
Asian
22 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)268-3125
Website:	http://www.searcyschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	913
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 327

Grade 5 285

Grade 6 301