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Southwest Middle

6450 DR PHILLIPS BLVD, ORLANDO, FL, 32819

Top 25% School in Florida

Ranked 245 of 649 in Florida

Top schools in Orlando
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Southwest Middle

6450 DR PHILLIPS BLVD, ORLANDO, FL, 32819

Top 25% School in Florida

Ranked 245 of 649 in Florida

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About Southwest Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 47% in Reading.
68
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1323
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 25.93%
Asian 6.95%
Hispanic 45.12%
Black 19.73%
Two+ Races 1.97%
Native Am. 0.08%
White
25.93%
Asian
6.95%
Hispanic
45.12%
Black
19.73%
Two+ Races
1.97%
Native Am.
0.08%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1323
46.26%
612 Female
53.74%
711 Male

Student Population

1323 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

441 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Southwest Middle Contact Information

Address

6450 DR PHILLIPS BLVD, ORLANDO, FL, 32819

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Phone

(407) 370-7200

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TOP 245 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Southwest Middle

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
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 9:30 AM - 4:04 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:15 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

Southwest Middle School’s String Symphony was named a 2026 Orchestra of Distinction. Students spent time practicing and preparing for their performances during the school year. They earned high ratings during their music assessment and were selected to be recognized at a special orchestra event. The achievement shows the effort students put into their music work and their involvement in school programs.

FAQ

Q1. What is a typical lesson like at Southwest Middle School?

Ans. Lessons usually begin with a short warm-up, followed by teacher instruction and then classwork based on the topic.

Q2. What kind of reading work do students do at Southwest Middle School?

Ans. Students read passages, pick out important details, and answer questions based on what they read.

Q3. How are bigger assignments handled at Southwest Middle School?

Ans. Larger tasks are broken into smaller parts so students can complete them step by step.

Q4. How do students take part in lessons at Southwest Middle School?

Ans. Students answer questions, share ideas, and take part in class discussions during lessons.

Q5. How do teachers check if students understand at Southwest Middle School?

Ans. Teachers use short written checks, quick questions, and discussions to see if students are ready to move forward.

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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