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SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

451 ELDRON BLVD SE, PALM BAY, FL 32909BREVARD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
920
Students
Total enrolled
$11,592
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 30% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 920 students in grades 07–08 in PALM BAY, Florida.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,592 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
20.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in PALM BAY, Florida, serving grades 07–08 with 920 students. The district invests $11,592 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

920
Total Students
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
58%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution476 male · 444 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility58%
National avg 52% · 530 students
Student Composition
45%
20%
25%
8%
Asian1%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black25%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120015002590

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,592Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,592
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,100
Student Support$2,202
Administration$1,391
Operations$1,739
Other$1,159
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,592 spent per student, an estimated $5,135 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
45%
State government
37.1%
Local (property tax)
45.1%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,592/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VIERA CHARTER SCHOOLMANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMEADOWLANE INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+6 more
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Middle
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLDELAURA MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
VIERA HIGH SCHOOLMELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHERITAGE HIGH SCHOOLBAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyBrevard County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBREVARD →
Phone: (321)952-5800
NCES ID: 120015002590
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PALM BAY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
2,007 students · 09–12
62% FRL
High
BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
1,854 students · 09–12
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District School Rankings
Location
451 ELDRON BLVD SE, PALM BAY, FL 32909
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.