For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 481 students in South Side School District(Vanburen). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
51爆料s in South Side School District(Vanburen) have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
481 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Side School District(Vanburen), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
92%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,393 is higher than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,131 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,393
$13,136
Spending / Student
$16,131
$13,047
Best South Side School District(Vanburen) 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Southside Rd
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
South Side High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 Southside Rd
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Side School District(Vanburen)?
South Side School District(Vanburen) manages 2 public schools serving 481 students.
What is the rank of South Side School District(Vanburen)?
South Side School District(Vanburen) is ranked #133 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Side School District(Vanburen)?
92% of South Side School District(Vanburen) students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Side School District(Vanburen)?
South Side School District(Vanburen) has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is South Side School District(Vanburen)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,131 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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