Serving 300 students in grades 6-8, South Side Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)28%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
98%
21%
White
n/a
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend South Side Middle School?
300 students attend South Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Side Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Middle School?
South Side Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Side Middle School offer ?
South Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Side Middle School part of?
South Side Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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