Newark Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School
Should you attend Newark Elementary School or Southside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newark Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 854 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-3
Total Students
273 students
854 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#269 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
261
Kindergarten Students
41
151
Grade 1 Students
41
149
Grade 2 Students
44
151
Grade 3 Students
44
142
Grade 4 Students
52
-
Grade 5 Students
51
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
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2%
% White
94%
94%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
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Diversity Score
0.12
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
19%
