Serving 515 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 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southside Junior High School's student population of 515 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Junior High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
32%
9%
Black
15%
42%
White
49%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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 #467 out of 1,237 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Southside Junior High School?
515 students attend Southside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Southside Junior High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Junior High School?
Southside Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside Junior High School offer ?
Southside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
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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