Southside Middle School
Tel:
(603) 624-6359
Southside Middle School serves 769 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Southside Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Southside Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Southside Middle School's student population of 769 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 769 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Southside Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southside Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #451 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 58% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 5% | 3% |
Hispanic | 27% | 6% |
Black | 10% | 2% |
White | 51% | 86% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.27 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 22% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Manchester School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southside Middle School is Manchester Memorial High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jewett School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Jewett School Grades: PK-5 | 442 students
0.0 miles
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336 0.0 PK-5 442 - Manchester Manchester Memorial High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,400 student
0.4 miles
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378 0.4 9-12 1,400 - Manchester Manchester School Of Technology (high School) Grades: 9-12 | 340 students
0.5 miles
530 South Porter St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490 0.5 9-12 340 - Manchester Hallsville School Grades: K-5 | 282 students
0.7 miles
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332 0.7 K-5 282 - Manchester Henry J. Mclaughlin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 742 students
0.9 miles
290 S. Mammoth Rd.
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247 0.9 6-8 742
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