- SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY (389 vs. 98).
- LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY reported a higher gifted & talented than SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL (163 vs. 44).
- SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY (403.5:1 vs. 318:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY (389 vs. 98).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY reported a higher gifted & talented than SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL (163 vs. 44).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY (83 vs. 59).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY (403.5:1 vs. 318:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
$11,747.05
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY
$11,747.05
Local revenue share
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
34.4%
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY
34.4%
State revenue share
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
46.5%
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY
46.5%
Federal revenue share
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
19.1%
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY
19.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
42.5%
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY
42.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Polk County
$63,644
Polk County
$63,644
Poverty rate
Polk County
14.7%
Polk County
14.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Polk County
22.6%
Polk County
22.6%
Unemployment rate
Polk County
4.2%
Polk County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.