Southside Junior High School

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

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:
143^rd 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

Number of students: 481

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

6.4%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southside Junior High School ranks better than 57.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.09. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Southside Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Junior High School 143^rd 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) 66^th 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
2021	57.47	139^th	330	57.9%
2022	41.59	201^st	318	36.8%
2023	47.30	188^th	330	43.0%
2024	52.09	143^rd	335	57.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Southside Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	422	7	2	34	3	11	479
2022	450	11	1	40	3	10	515
2023	430	9	2	31	0	9	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.

Schools Near Southside Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)							ATLAS Reading (2024)							ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)						ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southside Junior High School	Public, Charter	7-9	70 Scott Drive	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-4003	481	40	12.1	52.4%	430 (89.4%)	9 (1.9%)	31 (6.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	52.1	143^rd of 335 public middle schools	57.3%		47.3	188^th of 330 public middle schools	43.0%	45				28.3	31.0	42.1	34.3				28.1	33.9	42.0	35.1				47.7	20.4	35.2	70.9	14.8	26.7	53.8	53.8				37.5	28.0	32.5	33.3	33.3
Southside Middle School	Public	4-6	70 Scott Dr	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-2332	453	29	15.6	57.4%	419 (92.5%)	7 (1.5%)	19 (4.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	42.2	34.0	34.1				36.7	43.6	38.0	37.0				39.5	54.4	55.6	44.2			51.6						45.6	33.4	41.3			40.0			$7,738	$1,392	$6,346
Batesville Junior High School Charter	Public, Charter	6-8	#2 Pioneer Drive	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 793-7533	772	56	13.6	53.2%	474 (61.4%)	51 (6.6%)	208 (26.9%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (0.9%)	23 (3.0%)	49.9	156^th of 335 public middle schools	53.4%					(n/a)			31.6	26.2	27.0		28.3			32.4	28.7	28.1		29.8			42.7	35.1	22.5	34.2	60.5		60.5					37.2	34.1	34.9	35.4			$8,394	$1,373	$7,021
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-8	711 N Main St	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5392	288	28	10.1	82.6%	261 (90.6%)	7 (2.4%)	14 (4.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	78	47^th of 335 public middle schools	86.0%		74.5	66^th of 330 public middle schools	80.0%	19			41.2	40.0	42.2		41.1			40.0	39.6	42.3		40.6			47.1	52.8	59.6	53.2								40.0	44.4	43.3	42.7			$10,172	$1,622	$8,550

Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Junior High School

Is Southside Junior High School a good school?

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

What district is Southside Junior High School in?

Southside School District (Independence)

How many students attend Southside Junior High School?

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

What high school do graduates of Southside Junior High School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Southside Junior High School?

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

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