Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, Southside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)9%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
97%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
418 students attend Southside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Southside Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Middle School offer ?
Southside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southside Middle School part of?
Southside Middle School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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