C+
Average
60/100

South Side Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 334 SOUTHSIDE RD, Bee Branch, AR 72013
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 37% · Math 52% proficient · 41st percentile in Arkansas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
234
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%41/100reading 29th percentile, math 53rd percentile among Arkansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −21 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−6 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%52%reading -18 pts, math -8 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income37%52%reading +1 pts, math +11 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 334 SOUTHSIDE RD
City Bee Branch
ZIP Code 72013
District 0512570
NCES School ID 051257001013
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72013

Understanding the community around South Side Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,667
Per Capita Income $29,430
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%
High School or Higher 82.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $131,200
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 66.1%
Renter-Occupied 33.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Side Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.0%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
Black 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 234
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has 234 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does South Side Elementary School serve?
South Side Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Side Elementary School receive per student?
South Side Elementary School receives $15,730 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Side Elementary School in 72013 ▼
Avg Home Value
$232,825
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
33.9%

Other Schools in 72013

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026