Southside Elementary School vs. Midland Elementary School
Should you attend Southside Elementary School or Midland 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
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Midland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Midland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-6
Total Students
854 students
277 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#360 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
261
50
Kindergarten Students
151
29
Grade 1 Students
149
31
Grade 2 Students
151
35
Grade 3 Students
142
30
Grade 4 Students
-
30
Grade 5 Students
-
28
Grade 6 Students
-
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
94%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
16%
