SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle Supplemental Virtual SOUTHSIDE, AR Grades 04–06 Rural: Distant Batesville, AR SchoolScore™ D (53.7)
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SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501
Middle Supplemental Virtual Grades 04–06 SchoolScore™ D (53.7)
450
Students
22.4
Teachers
20.1:1
Student:Teacher
(870)251-2332
Phone
http://southsideschools.org
Website

SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school administered by the SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence) district in SOUTHSIDE, ARKANSAS, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 04–06.

Key statistics: 450 students enrolled; a 20.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arkansas Middle School Average
Enrollment
450.0
State avg: 464.0
▼ 3% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
20.11:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 45% worse
Free Lunch %
55.6%
State avg: 66.0%
▼ 16% better
School Details
School Name
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
051254000100
State School ID
AR-3209000-3209041
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
55 QUAIL LANE
City
SOUTHSIDE
State
Arkansas
ZIP Code
72501
County
Independence County
Metro Area
Batesville, AR
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0501
State Leg. Upper
05022
State Leg. Lower
05040
Latitude
35.70156
Longitude
-91.63106
Grades Offered
4th 5th 6th
👥
450
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.4
Teachers FTE
📐
20.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 250 55.6%
Not Applicable 63 14%
District Info
District Name
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence)
LEAID
0512540
State LEA ID
AR-3209000
Phone
(870)251-2341
Website
http://southsideschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Southside
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$26,211K
Federal Revenue
$4,933K
State Revenue
$15,845K
Local Revenue
$5,433K
Total Expenditure
$24,794K
Instruction Exp.
$12,468K
Support Services
$8,538K
Other Current Exp.
$1,443K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1
SOUTHSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTHSIDE · Middle
0.2 mi
2
SOUTHSIDE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTHSIDE · High
0.3 mi
3
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHSIDE · Elementary
1.3 mi
4
BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER
BATESVILLE · High
3.7 mi
5
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER
BATESVILLE · Middle
3.7 mi
6
EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BATESVILLE · Elementary
4.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
450 students are enrolled at SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL have?
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL has 22.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1.
What grades does SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL serves grades 04 through 06.
Is SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL a charter school?
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL located in?
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is located in the Batesville, AR metropolitan area.
What school district does SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL belong to?
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is part of the SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence) school district.
How much does SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence) spend per student?
The SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence) district spends approximately $55,097,778 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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