Serving 494 students in grades 6-8, Southlawn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southlawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Southlawn Middle School's student population of 494 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Southlawn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southlawn Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1264 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
73%
31%
White
2%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southlawn Middle School's ranking?
Southlawn Middle School is ranked #1264 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Southlawn Middle School?
494 students attend Southlawn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Southlawn Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southlawn Middle School?
Southlawn Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southlawn Middle School offer ?
Southlawn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southlawn Middle School part of?
Southlawn Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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