SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence)

450 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Southside Middle School, located at 70 Scott Dr in Batesville, Arkansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Southside School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in the transitional years between elementary school and high school, providing a curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills while encouraging social and personal growth. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the challenges of their future secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Southside School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and community involvement. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school aims to offer a well-rounded experience that includes both core academic subjects and various extracurricular opportunities. For parents and community members looking for specific updates, school calendars, or administrative policies, the district’s official website at [southsideschools.org](http://southsideschools.org) serves as the central hub for information.

450

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	23
Black	8
Two or More	3
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
411 (91.3%)
Hispanic
23 (5.1%)
Black
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence)
Phone:	(870)251-2332
Website:	http://southsideschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 147

Grade 6 158