Southside Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students (19-20)
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)5%
13%
Black
(19-20)1%
20%
White
(19-20)91%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Southside Junior High School?
467 students attend Southside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southside Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Southside Junior High School offer ?
Southside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Southside Junior High School part of?
Southside Junior High School is part of Southside School District (Independence).
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