Serving 750 students in grades 5-8, Southside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Southside Middle School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
29%
7%
Black
10%
2%
White
51%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Middle School's ranking?
Southside Middle School is ranked #443 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Southside Middle School often compared to?
Southside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
750 students attend Southside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Southside Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southside Middle School offer ?
Southside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Southside Middle School part of?
Southside Middle School is part of Manchester School District.
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