Southside Middle School (Closed 2018)
Southside Middle School served 418 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
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 62% (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
17%
Black
97%
36%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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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