Serving 536 students in grades 6-8, Southside Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Junior High School's student population of 536 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Southside Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Junior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
45%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Junior High School's ranking?
Southside Junior High School is ranked #455 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Southside Junior High School?
536 students attend Southside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Southside Junior High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Junior High School?
Southside Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside Junior High School offer ?
Southside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Junior High School part of?
Southside Junior High School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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