Southside Middle School
Southside Middle School serves 909 students in grades 6-8.
Southside Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southside Middle School's student population of 909 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
909 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Southside Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3381 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
35%
35%
Black
33%
22%
White
21%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Middle School's ranking?
Southside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
909 students attend Southside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Southside Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
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 Duval School District.
School Calendar
View the Southside Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break - Schools and District Offices closed
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Fourth, Nine-Week Period Ends)
June 02, 2023 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 7/5/2010
Southside was a great school, I loved it. I wish I could stay. It was a wonderful school with lots of great teachers. I think that school has really made me grow as a person.
2 4/23/2008
I am a new seventh grade student at southside miidle school. I don't think that it is a safe school for kids. There are fights there nearly every day and a lot of students get arrested. Also some kids have been caught smoking crack and have started small fires. I don't think this school is a good school.
5 5/1/2007
i think this school is a wonderful school.i been going to this school for about 1 year already.we repersent the southside knights.we would like for more students enroll to this school and that is what i think about this school.
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