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Southwest Middle School

2815 EDEN PKWY, LAKELAND, FL, 33803

Ranked 1831 of 2164 in Florida

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Southwest Middle School

2815 EDEN PKWY, LAKELAND, FL, 33803

Ranked 1831 of 2164 in Florida

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About Southwest Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 34%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 34% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
745
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 31.54%
Asian 1.07%
Hispanic 39.46%
Black 24.56%
Two+ Races 3.09%
Native Am. 0%
White
31.54%
Asian
1.07%
Hispanic
39.46%
Black
24.56%
Two+ Races
3.09%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 745
46.17%
344 Female
53.83%
401 Male

Student Population

745 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

372 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Southwest Middle School Contact Information

Address

2815 EDEN PKWY, LAKELAND, FL, 33803

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Phone

(863) 499-2840

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TOP 1831 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Southwest Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

During the 2025–2026 school year, Southwest Middle School saw strong student participation in its programs, with the FFA chapter earning “Florida’s Finest” status and advancing toward national recognition. Students have been actively involved in hands-on activities and competitions that help build practical skills. This reflects the consistent effort put into student programs and shows how the school supports learning both inside the classroom and through extracurricular involvement.

FAQ

Q1. How do teachers at Southwest Middle School guide students through lessons?

Ans. Teachers at Southwest Middle School explain topics clearly and support students as they work through each step of the lesson.

Q2. What types of learning activities are used at Southwest Middle School?

Ans. Students take part in classwork, written exercises, and subject-based activities during their lessons.

Q3. How does Southwest Middle School help students complete their daily work?

Ans. Teachers provide instructions and check progress to help students stay on track with their assignments.

Q4. How are students encouraged to participate in class at Southwest Middle School?

Ans. Students are encouraged to answer questions, take part in discussions, and stay involved during lessons.

Q5. What helps students follow a routine at Southwest Middle School?

Ans. A structured schedule and clear expectations help students manage their day and stay organized.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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