Southside Junior High School

About Southside Junior High School

Southside Junior High School is a public school located in the heart of a bustling city. It serves students in grades 7-9, and is part of a larger school district. The school is known for its strong academic program, with a focus on STEM-related subjects. It also has a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as chess, robotics, and debate. Southside Junior High School is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. It has a strict anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of social and emotional support services. The school also offers a variety of after-school activities and sports teams, as well as an active student government. Southside Junior High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.

Address:	70 Scott Drive Batesville, AR 72501
Phone:	(870) 251-4003
Site:	–
Grades:	7 – 9
Enrollment:	479 students

Overview Southside Junior High School

Southside Junior High School serves 479 students in grades 7-9.
Southside Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Southside Junior High School

Southside Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Southside Junior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.