Southwestern High School is a high school for grades 9–12 students located near Piasa, Illinois. It serves students from southwestern Macoupin and eastern Jersey counties in Illinois. Towns served by the high school are Brighton, Medora, Shipman, Piasa, Fidelity, Royal Lakes, Kemper, Plainview, and Summerville.
Serving 174 students in grades 7-8, Southwestern Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Southwestern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Southwestern Middle School's student population of 174 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Southwestern Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1585 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Southwestern Middle School's ranking?
Southwestern Middle School is ranked #1585 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
174 students attend Southwestern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Southwestern Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwestern Middle School offer ?
Southwestern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Southwestern Middle School part of?
Southwestern Middle School is part of Southwestern Community Unit School District 9.
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