Southwest Middle School

2710 Iris St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 483 students in grades 7-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southwest Middle School's student population of 483 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
483 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwest Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8620 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
92%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
3%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest Middle School's ranking?
Southwest Middle School is ranked #8620 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Southwest Middle School often compared to?
Southwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mar Vista Academy, Montgomery Middle School, Nestor Language Academy Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
483 students attend Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Southwest Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Southwest Middle School offer ?
Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Southwest Middle School part of?
Southwest Middle School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Middle School located?
Southwest Middle School is located in the Otay Mesa West neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Otay Mesa West.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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