South Side School District(vanburen)
School District · Bee Branch, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,446
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,446
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Evaluating South Side School District(vanburen)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Side School District(vanburen) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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South Side Elementary School
Bee Branch · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Side High School
Bee Branch · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#49 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,446
+$3,040 vs Arkansas median
District size
481 students
Smaller than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in South Side School District(vanburen)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Side Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | South Side High School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Side School District(vanburen)
South Side School District(vanburen) is a Bee Branch, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 481 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. The district invests $15,446 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, South Side School District(vanburen) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Side Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, South Side School District(vanburen) students show an average math proficiency of 44.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Side School District(vanburen), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Side School District(vanburen) with test data.
Schools in South Side School District(vanburen)
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Bee Branch
- Total Enrollment
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Side School District(vanburen)?
South Side School District(vanburen) has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Side School District(vanburen)?
The average composite rating for South Side School District(vanburen) is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Side School District(vanburen)?
South Side School District(vanburen) spends $15,446 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Side School District(vanburen)?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Side School District(vanburen) is 9.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Side School District(vanburen)?
South Side Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South Side School District(vanburen) with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in South Side School District(vanburen)?
Across schools in South Side School District(vanburen) with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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