Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, Southside Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southside Junior High School's student population of 575 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Junior High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
34%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
44%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Junior High School's ranking?
Southside Junior High School is ranked #563 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Southside Junior High School?
575 students attend Southside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Southside Junior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Junior High School?
Southside Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Junior High School offer ?
Southside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southside Junior High School part of?
Southside Junior High School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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