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#555 of 1,036 schools in AR
Southside Middle School
Middle School · Southside School District (independence) · Batesville, AR
A middle school in Batesville, AR serving grades 4th – 6th.
70 SCOTT DR, Batesville, AR 72501
- Math 51% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 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 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Middle 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 23Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
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 | 3.7 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
- #2 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 Middle School is listed in SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (INDEPENDENCE); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Middle School
Southside Middle School is a public middle school in Batesville, AR, part of Southside School District (independence), serving approximately 463 students in grades 4th-6th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Middle School
What grades does Southside Middle School serve?
Southside Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Middle School rank in AR?
Southside Middle School ranks #555 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Southside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southside Middle School a charter school?
No, Southside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Middle School?
53.3% of students at Southside Middle 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Independence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (870) 251-2332
- Area population (ZIP 72501)
- 25,988
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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