Southwest Middle
San Diego, CA · Sweetwater Union High · Grades 7-8
1,008th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 22%▲ Improving
Southwest Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southwest Middle 1,008th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2015 to 22th in 2025 — improving.
Southwest Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 493 students tested
Southwest Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 483 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.2% | 91.9% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Southwest Middle
Typical home value $742K in zip 92154 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Southwest Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Montgomery MiddleSweetwater Union High · 1.1 mi away958th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 18% - 1San Ysidro MiddleSan Ysidro Elementary · 2.1 mi away1,169th of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 11% - 1Castle Park MiddleSweetwater Union High · 2.6 mi away1,180th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 15% - 7Vista Del MarSan Ysidro Elementary · 2.7 mi away503rd of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 4Hilltop MiddleSweetwater Union High · 4.3 mi away852nd of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 20% - 4Chula Vista MiddleSweetwater Union High · 4.6 mi away902nd of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 22% - 9Rancho del Rey MiddleSweetwater Union High · 5.7 mi away248th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 49% - 7Bonita Vista MiddleSweetwater Union High · 6.8 mi away481st of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southwest Middle in?
Southwest Middle is part of the Sweetwater Union High district in San Diego, California.
Is Southwest Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southwest Middle 1,008th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Southwest Middle?
Hispanic 92%, White 3%, Asian 2%, Black 1% (483 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southwest Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92154 is $742K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.