Southside Middle School

300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 853 students in grades 5-8, Southside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Southside Middle School's student population of 853 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
853 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Southside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NH)
#446 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
38%
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24%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
7%
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Black
9%
2%
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White
53%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southside Middle School's ranking?
Southside Middle School is ranked #446 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Southside Middle School often compared to?
Southside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
853 students attend Southside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Southside Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southside Middle School offer ?
Southside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Southside Middle School part of?
Southside Middle School is part of Manchester School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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