For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 481 students in South Side School District(Vanburen). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in South Side School District(Vanburen) have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
481 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
South Side School District(Vanburen), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
5 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
441 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
92%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
26
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
2
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,393 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,131 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,393
$13,132
Spending / Student
$16,131
$13,043
Best South Side School District(Vanburen) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 Southside Rd
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
South Side High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 Southside Rd
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Side School District(Vanburen)?
South Side School District(Vanburen) manages 2 public schools serving 481 students.
What is the rank of South Side School District(Vanburen)?
South Side School District(Vanburen) is ranked #151 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Side School District(Vanburen)?
92% of South Side School District(Vanburen) students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Side School District(Vanburen)?
South Side School District(Vanburen) has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is South Side School District(Vanburen)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,131 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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