Southwest Middle School

13624 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273

www.cmsk12.org/southwestMS

1,205 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southwest Middle School, located on Steele Creek Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary to high school, offering a curriculum aligned with state standards to prepare them for future success. The school is situated in a growing area of southwest Charlotte, which reflects the diverse and evolving student population it serves.

Beyond core academic instruction, Southwest Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to foster student engagement and personal growth. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain communication with families regarding school policies, academic calendars, and community news. By maintaining an active presence in the CMS system, the school aims to provide a structured and inclusive environment that encourages students to participate in athletics, clubs, and various enrichment programs.

1,205

Total Students

68.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	485
Black	524
Asian	45
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

Black
524 (43.5%)
Hispanic
485 (40.2%)
White
111 (9.2%)
Asian
45 (3.7%)
Two or More
39 (3.2%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5006
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/southwestMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 364

Grade 7 423

Grade 8 418

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	364
Grade 7	423
Grade 8	418

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	614	51%
Male	591	49%

Middle School 6th - 8th