Summary:
The Southside School District (Independence) in Arkansas consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 54 out of 250 in Arkansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, Southside Charter High School stands out as a top performer, ranked 12 out of 291 Arkansas high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in several key metrics, including English Language Arts, Reading, Geometry, and Biology. Meanwhile, Southside Elementary School also excels, ranking 67 out of 492 Arkansas elementary schools for the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 4-star rating. The elementary school outperforms the district and state averages in Mathematics and Science for all grades.
The other schools in the district, Southside Middle School and Southside Junior High School, generally perform at or slightly below the district and state averages in most subject areas. Additionally, the schools in the Southside School District have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 50.45% to 54.92%, which may be a factor impacting student performance across the district.
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