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6.7 avg / 10

South Side School District(vanburen)

School District · Bee Branch, Arkansas

Students: 481
Teachers (FTE): 52

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,446

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.2:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#82 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,446

+$3,040 vs Arkansas median

District size

481 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

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 6.7/10, South Side School District(vanburen) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South Side Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, South Side School District(vanburen) students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 37.8%
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ELA Proficiency 37.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in South Side School District(vanburen) with test data.

Schools in South Side School District(vanburen)

2 schools

District Details

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 6.7/10. 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 6.9/10.

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 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
37.8%
ELA Proficiency
37.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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