Excellent
#71 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 7% in state
South Side Elementary School
Elementary School · South Side School District(vanburen) · Bee Branch, AR
An elementary school in Bee Branch, AR where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
334 SOUTHSIDE RD, Bee Branch, AR 72013
- Math 48% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Side Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where South Side Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,500
Median home value
$137,100
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Side School District(vanburen)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side Elementary School is listed in SOUTH SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT(VANBUREN); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side Elementary School
South Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bee Branch, AR, part of South Side School District(vanburen), serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side Elementary School
What grades does South Side Elementary School serve?
South Side Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side Elementary School rank in AR?
South Side Elementary School ranks #71 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is South Side Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Side Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Side Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Side Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Side Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Side Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Side Elementary School?
60.7% of students at South Side Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (501) 654-2200
- Area population (ZIP 72013)
- 1,681
- Area median age
- 51.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72013; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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