Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Summary:

Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue is a public high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 330 students in grades 7-12, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 90.3%. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently lower test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. For example, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy and Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh have significantly higher test scores and graduation rates than Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue. The school's performance on various subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students, is also consistently lower than the state averages for those subgroups.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school's spending per student is relatively high, ranging from $14,150 in 2020-2021 to $15,378 in 2022-2023. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. As a school with a "Bilingue" designation, it would be interesting to explore the school's approach to bilingual education and how it may be impacting student outcomes, particularly for its predominantly Hispanic student population.

Detail:

Public 7-12

327 Rumsey St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4935

(616) 819-3160

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
621^st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,378

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 330

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.3%

African American:

7.0%

White:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue ranks worse than 95.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue ranks worse than 83.6% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.3%), African American (7%), White (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue is 21.7. 9 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue is $15,378. 11 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue 856^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue 621^st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Grand Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public Schools 471^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	6.53	751^st	776	3.2%
2023	8.99	816^th	883	7.6%
2024	7.69	856^th	897	4.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	9.11	658^th	691	4.8%
2023	9.65	782^nd	825	5.2%
2024	10.17	790^th	836	5.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.42	740^th	770	3.9%
2024	6.20	756^th	771	1.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.04	636^th	658	3.3%
2023	10.08	721^st	776	7.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	6.93	137^th	138	0.7%
2023	7.25	242^nd	246	1.6%
2024	5.69	255^th	257	0.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

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Rank History for all high school students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.26	660^th	735	10.2%
2024	16.47	621^st	743	16.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.20	553^rd	614	9.9%
2024	21.89	532^nd	654	18.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.02	556^th	611	9.0%
2024	32.08	413^th	619	33.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.44	581^st	611	4.9%
2024	8.83	590^th	633	6.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.78	181^st	190	4.7%
2024	19.91	163^rd	195	16.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

This school is a joke. They can't even hire enough teachers to work here. My daughter said in 3 of her classes they literally do nothing the entire hour. Substitute teachers are there just babysitting disruptive, troubled kids. Do not send your kids here. I'm currently trying to get her into a legit school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	1	9	189	2	201
2022	2	18	237	3	260
2023	5	23	298	4	330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	201	9.4	21.3	96.5
2022	260	13.0	20.0	89.6
2023	330	15.2	21.7	82.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	201	9.4	21.3	96.5
2022	260	13.0	20.0	89.6
2023	330	15.2	21.7	82.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,744 (12.3%)	$12,406 (87.7%)	$14,150
2022	$4,178 (28.4%)	$10,530 (71.6%)	$14,708
2023	$3,702 (24.1%)	$11,675 (75.9%)	$15,378

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Schools Near Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue	Public	7-12	327 Rumsey St SW	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3160	330	15	21.7	82.1%	5 (1.5%)	23 (7.0%)	298 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	16.5	621^st of 743 public high schools	16.4%		11.3	660^th of 735 public high schools	10.2%	39	32.9		21.6			10.6		4.6	8.7	6.3		30.0	$15,378	$3,702	$11,675
Covenant High School Grand Rapids	Public, Charter	9-12	50 Antoine St SW	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Covenant High School Grand Rapids	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 364-2000	223	12	17.9	85.7%	12 (5.4%)	114 (51.1%)	80 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.2%)								(n/a)													$12,266	$1,141	$11,124
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	512 Division Ave S	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(616) 819-1010	466	29	16.2	83.0%	20 (4.3%)	200 (42.9%)	219 (47.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	24.3	562^nd of 743 public high schools	24.4%		28.8	528^th of 735 public high schools	28.2%	34	34.8	5.8	36.9	6.2	19.7	29.7	7.6	14.1	15.7	25.0	11.4	28.1	$16,433	$3,708	$12,725
Grand Rapids Public Museum High	Public	9-12	54 Jefferson Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-6450	273	17	16.5	54.9%	132 (48.4%)	51 (18.7%)	69 (25.3%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	53.5	311^th of 743 public high schools	58.1%		67.7	198^th of 735 public high schools	73.1%	113			57.8	9.4						37.5		46.9	$17,426	$3,557	$13,869
Southeast Career Pathways	Public	9-12	1356 Jefferson Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3082	105	6	17.5	86.7%	6 (5.7%)	59 (56.2%)	33 (31.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.7%)								(n/a)													$17,780	$3,551	$14,230
Grand Rapids Learning Center	Public	9-12	435 Fulton St E	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2010	42	1	42.0	71.4%	7 (16.7%)	17 (40.5%)	15 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)										33.3			$28,320	$3,371	$24,949
East Lee Campus	Public	9-12	982 Lee St SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Godfrey-Lee Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 241-2661	110	6	19.3	95.5%	3 (2.7%)	17 (15.5%)	84 (76.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)								(n/a)													$13,424	$3,398	$10,026
Innovation Central High	Public	9-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2310	523	32	16.3	89.3%	36 (6.9%)	193 (36.9%)	265 (50.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	9.8	667^th of 743 public high schools	10.2%		7.4	683^rd of 735 public high schools	7.1%	16			15.7							8.8		21.3	$20,064	$4,788	$15,276
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh	Public	7-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2405	180	10	18.0	61.1%	87 (48.3%)	42 (23.3%)	31 (17.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (9.4%)	81.8	102^nd of 743 public high schools	86.3%		71.9	174^th of 735 public high schools	76.3%	72	65.5		66.7			40.0		24.0	17.2	54.2	24.1	45.8	$16,888	$3,323	$13,565
Lee High School	Public	9-12	1335 Lee St SW	Wyoming	49509	Kent County	Godfrey-Lee Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 452-3296	503	27	18.5	84.5%	32 (6.4%)	38 (7.6%)	423 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	24	565^th of 743 public high schools	24.0%		16	624^th of 735 public high schools	15.1%	59			33.6	7.3						19.8		34.2	$14,394	$3,846	$10,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue

How many students attend Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue?

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue.

What is the racial makeup of Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue?

Students at Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue are 90% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue in?

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Is Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue a good school?

Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Michigan high schools.

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