South Side Middle School serves 750 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
750 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
32%
13%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Side Middle School?
750 students attend South Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Side Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Side Middle School?
South Side Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Side Middle School offer ?
South Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Side Middle School part of?
South Side Middle School is part of Anderson Community School Corporation School District.
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