SOUTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTHWESTERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT JAMESTOWN

www.swcsk12.org

266 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southwestern Middle School, located at 600 Hunt Rd W in Jamestown, New York, serves as a key educational facility within the Southwestern Central School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the transitional needs of middle-level learners. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth, social responsibility, and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond core academic instruction, Southwestern Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities and student services. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure community engagement. As part of the wider Southwestern Central School District, the middle school is dedicated to cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and participate actively in their school community.

266

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	22
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	15

White
222 (83.5%)
Hispanic
22 (8.3%)
Two or More
15 (5.6%)
Asian
6 (2.3%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	SOUTHWESTERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT JAMESTOWN
Phone:	(716)664-6270
Website:	http://www.swcsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 80

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 110