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Southwest Middle

Albert Lea, Minnesota · Grades 6 to 7 · Albert Lea Public School District

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About Southwest Middle

Southwest Middle serves grades 6 through 7 as a public school in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 486 students enrolled. With about 33.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Freeborn County. Albert Lea Public School District runs 7 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 7 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1601 W Front St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone	(507) 379-5240
School district	Albert Lea Public School District
Grades	6 to 7
Students (2024-25)	486
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.9
Students per teacher	14.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Freeborn County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 270297000078). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Sibley ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Albert Lea · 0.1 mi Lakeview ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Albert Lea · 1 mi St Theodore's ElPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 5Albert Lea · 1.4 mi Albert Lea Area Learning CenterPublic · Grades 6 to 12Albert Lea · 1.8 mi Halverson ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Albert Lea · 1.9 mi Hawthorne ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Albert Lea · 2 mi Albert Lea Senior HighPublic · Grades 8 to 12Albert Lea · 3 mi Glenville Emmons ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Glenville, MN · 7.2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Southwest Middle serve?

Southwest Middle serves grades 6 through 7.

How many students attend Southwest Middle?

Southwest Middle reported 486 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle?

About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 486 students and 33.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Southwest Middle a public or charter school?

Southwest Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Southwest Middle in?

Southwest Middle is part of Albert Lea Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mn/albert-lea-public-school-district/

Where is Southwest Middle located?

Southwest Middle is at 1601 W Front St, Albert Lea, MN 56007. The phone number is (507) 379-5240.

How many other schools are near Southwest Middle?

There are 7 other schools within 5 miles of Southwest Middle in our directory.