Excellent
#166 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 16% in state
Southside Junior High School
Middle School · Southside School District (independence) · Batesville, AR
A charter middle school in Batesville, AR where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 SCOTT DR, Batesville, AR 72501
- Math 34% vs AR 36% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 3 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at Southside Junior High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Junior High 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,910/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Batesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,796
Median home value
$129,900
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Junior High School CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 742 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Southside School District (independence)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside Junior High School is listed in SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (INDEPENDENCE); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Junior High School
Southside Junior High School is a public middle school in Batesville, AR, part of Southside School District (independence), serving approximately 437 students in grades 7th-9th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Junior High School
What grades does Southside Junior High School serve?
Southside Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Southside Junior High School?
Southside Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Junior High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Junior High School rank in AR?
Southside Junior High School ranks #166 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Southside Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Southside Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Junior High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Southside Junior High School a charter school?
Yes, Southside Junior High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southside Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Southside Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Junior High School?
54.9% of students at Southside Junior High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Independence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (870) 251-4003
- Area population (ZIP 72501)
- 25,988
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 72501; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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