Southside Junior High School

Summary:

Southside Junior High School is a public charter middle school serving grades 7-9 in Batesville, Arkansas, with 481 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.1. The school is part of the Southside School District, which is ranked 66 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Junior High School has mixed performance on standardized tests compared to the state and district averages. While the school performs better than the state in some areas like 9th grade English Language Arts and Geometry, it lags behind in other subjects like 8th grade Math and Biology. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.39% to 65.63% over the past 3 years. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in supporting its economically disadvantaged student population. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past 4 years, ranging from 139 out of 330 middle schools to 201 out of 318, with its current ranking of 143 out of 335 placing it in the middle of the pack for Arkansas middle schools.

When comparing Southside Junior High School to other nearby middle schools, some key differences emerge. Southside Middle School (in the same district) performs better than Southside Junior High on most test scores, particularly in Math and Science, but has a higher student-teacher ratio. Cave City Middle School (in a different district) outperforms Southside Junior High on most test scores and has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, but also a lower student-teacher ratio. Batesville Junior High School (in a different district) performs worse than Southside Junior High on most test scores, but has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-9

 70 Scott Drive
       Batesville, AR  72501


(870) 251-4003

District: Southside School District (Independence)

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools


Students who attend Southside Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Southside Charter High School

Feeder schools for Southside Junior High School:

Elementary:    Southside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
Hispanic:
6.4%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southside Junior High School ranks better than 57.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.09. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southside Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Southside Junior High School 143rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Southside Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Southside School District (Independence):

SchoolDigger ranks Southside School District (Independence) 66th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.47 139th 330 57.9%
2022 41.59 201st 318 36.8%
2023 47.30 188th 330 43.0%
2024 52.09 143rd 335 57.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Southside Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 422 7 2 34 3 0 11 0 479
2022 450 11 1 40 3 0 10 0 515
2023 430 9 2 31 0 0 9 0 481

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 Southside Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 479 32.7 14.6 63.3
2022 515 42.0 12.2 65.6
2023 481 39.5 12.1 52.4

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 Southside Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 479 32.7 14.6 63.3
2022 515 42.0 12.2 65.6
2023 481 39.5 12.1 52.4

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Junior High School

Students who attend Southside Junior High School usually go on to attend Southside Charter High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Southside Junior High School.

Students at Southside Junior High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Southside Junior High School ranks 143rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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