Southside Middle School

Summary:

Southside Middle School is a public middle school in Muncie, Indiana, serving 443 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Muncie Community Schools district, which is ranked 293 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Southside Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Indiana middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Middle School faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 48.8% to 61.8% over the past 3 years) and low academic performance, with only 9.64% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 4.53% proficient or better in Math, compared to district averages of 21.28% and 21.93%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students (over 80%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Northside Middle School, which is in the same district, Southside Middle School is an outlier in terms of academic performance and student engagement. Northside Middle School has significantly higher ILEARN proficiency rates (26.05% in ELA and 21.29% in Math) and a lower chronic absenteeism rate (43.5%). Additionally, Southside Middle School's ranking and performance on the ILEARN assessments have steadily declined over the past 10 years, suggesting the school is struggling to address the needs of its students and is falling further behind its peers.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1601 East 26th St
       Muncie, IN  47302


(765) 747-5320

District: Muncie Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
465th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,419 Help


Feeder schools for Southside Middle School:

Elementary:    Grissom Elementary School
    South View Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
African American:
21.6%
Two or more races:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southside Middle School ranks worse than 95.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southside Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58%), African American (21.6%), two or more races (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Southside Middle School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Middle School is $13,419.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southside Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Southside Middle School 465th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Southside Middle School in the ranking list.)

Muncie Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Muncie Community Schools 291st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.80 201st 222 9.5%
2005 9.69 351st 370 5.1%
2006 11.17 356th 375 5.1%
2007 10.87 359th 382 6.0%
2008 9.20 369th 392 5.9%
2009 11.02 391st 423 7.6%
2010 12.61 398th 428 7.0%
2011 15.03 416th 451 7.8%
2012 8.14 422nd 447 5.6%
2013 10.91 415th 444 6.5%
2014 12.22 430th 470 8.5%
2015 13.07 432nd 485 10.9%
2016 26.20 402nd 494 18.6%
2017 14.23 409th 472 13.3%
2018 14.42 419th 473 11.4%
2019 11.42 424th 470 9.8%
2021 10.68 436th 483 9.7%
2022 8.88 456th 490 6.9%
2023 6.89 474th 489 3.1%
2024 7.91 465th 485 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Southside Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 464 66 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1989 606 98 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1990 549 94 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 572 126 3 1 4 n/a n/a 0 706
1992 544 141 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1993 500 111 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 614
1994 478 87 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1995 726 194 0 7 7 n/a n/a 0 934
1996 726 194 0 7 7 n/a n/a 0 934
1997 692 179 0 11 2 n/a n/a 6 890
1998 733 184 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 929
1999 754 155 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 922
2000 778 170 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 966
2001 788 173 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 975
2002 837 173 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1021
2003 837 173 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1021
2004 883 154 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
2005 792 151 3 7 4 n/a n/a 0 957
2006 744 167 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 919
2007 643 135 1 7 0 n/a n/a 57 843
2008 629 145 1 9 2 n/a n/a 65 851
2009 610 125 4 9 3 n/a n/a 67 818
2010 572 117 6 11 2 n/a n/a 62 770
2011 558 130 4 8 0 0 74 0 774
2012 559 146 2 14 1 0 76 0 798
2013 560 139 1 20 2 0 65 0 787
2014 533 131 0 18 3 0 70 0 755
2015 449 115 0 12 4 0 65 0 645
2016 418 95 0 12 4 0 54 0 583
2017 377 108 0 26 4 0 61 0 576
2018 346 114 0 23 1 2 63 0 549
2019 369 115 0 23 2 1 74 0 584
2020 344 124 0 28 1 0 96 0 593
2021 329 100 0 26 0 0 92 0 547
2022 316 81 0 19 0 1 81 0 498
2023 275 80 0 24 0 2 62 0 443
2024 266 99 0 24 1 2 67 0 459

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 39.9 13.2 54.2
1989 708 52.5 13.4 34
1990 652 51.4 12.6 41.9
1991 706 46.5 15.1 43.8
1992 685 45.1 15.1 51.5
1993 614 44.6 13.8 52
1994 566 44.5 12.7 54.8
1995 934 50.6 18.5 54.9
1996 934 50.6 18.5 54.9
1997 890 59.3 15.0 56.7
1998 929 57.5 16.2 57.5
1999 922 59.7 15.4 69.7
2000 966 59.0 16.4 65.3
2001 975 59.5 16.4 65.8
2002 1021 70.9 14.4 69
2003 1021 70.9 14.4 69
2004 1041 68.7 15.2 69.3
2005 957 68.8 13.9 71.3
2006 919 64.8 14.2 69.1
2007 843 n/a n/a 70
2008 851 57.3 14.9 73.9
2009 818 55.3 14.8 77.9
2010 770 54.2 14.1 83.1
2011 774 53.2 14.5 80.9
2012 798 52.0 15.3 84.7
2013 787 56.0 14.0 85
2014 755 53.0 14.2 84.9
2015 645 50.0 12.9 84.8
2016 583 46.0 12.6 88.9
2017 576 47.1 12.2 87
2018 549 45.0 12.1 86.7
2019 584 43.1 13.5 86.1
2020 593 42.6 13.9 79.1
2021 547 45.4 12.0 83.2
2022 498 42.8 11.6 79.5
2023 443 42.1 10.5 84.9
2024 459 47.2 9.7 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 39.9 13.2 54.2
1989 708 52.5 13.4 34
1990 652 51.4 12.6 41.9
1991 706 46.5 15.1 43.8
1992 685 45.1 15.1 51.5
1993 614 44.6 13.8 52
1994 566 44.5 12.7 54.8
1995 934 50.6 18.5 54.9
1996 934 50.6 18.5 54.9
1997 890 59.3 15.0 56.7
1998 929 57.5 16.2 57.5
1999 922 59.7 15.4 69.7
2000 966 59.0 16.4 65.3
2001 975 59.5 16.4 65.8
2002 1021 70.9 14.4 69
2003 1021 70.9 14.4 69
2004 1041 68.7 15.2 69.3
2005 957 68.8 13.9 71.3
2006 919 64.8 14.2 69.1
2007 843 n/a n/a 70
2008 851 57.3 14.9 73.9
2009 818 55.3 14.8 77.9
2010 770 54.2 14.1 83.1
2011 774 53.2 14.5 80.9
2012 798 52.0 15.3 84.7
2013 787 56.0 14.0 85
2014 755 53.0 14.2 84.9
2015 645 50.0 12.9 84.8
2016 583 46.0 12.6 88.9
2017 576 47.1 12.2 87
2018 549 45.0 12.1 86.7
2019 584 43.1 13.5 86.1
2020 593 42.6 13.9 79.1
2021 547 45.4 12.0 83.2
2022 498 42.8 11.6 79.5
2023 443 42.1 10.5 84.9
2024 459 47.2 9.7 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,108 (10.5%) $9,472 (89.5%) $10,580
2020 $1,824 (15.5%) $9,939 (84.5%) $11,763
2021 $2,183 (17.4%) $10,371 (82.6%) $12,554
2022 $2,045 (15.2%) $11,374 (84.8%) $13,419

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 424th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 474th of 489 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Middle School)195.4
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)27.519.1
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Southside Middle School)20.74
 16.7%
   6th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)25.515
 10.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Southside Middle School)25.310.7
 14.6%
   6th Grade Science (Muncie Community Schools)29.918.6
 11.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Middle School)20.74.2
 16.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)27.113.9
 13.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Southside Middle School)21.85.7
 16.1%
   7th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)2312.2
 10.8%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Middle School)22.16.4
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)25.517
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Southside Middle School)14.52.7
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)14.69.4
 5.2%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students584443
 24.1%
African American11580
 30.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2324
 4.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White369275
 25.5%
Two or More Races7462
 16.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.1%84.9%
 1.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Southside Middle School.

Students at Southside Middle School are 58% White, 22% African American, 15% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Southside Middle School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Indiana middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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