SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Southside Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Muncie Community Schools school district, located in Muncie, IN with about 549 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Southside Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Southside Middle School, located at 1601 East 26th St in Muncie, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Muncie Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive middle-level education that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and preparation for high school success. By fostering a supportive environment, Southside Middle School aims to address the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum designed to challenge learners while helping them navigate the unique developmental stages of adolescence.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Southside Middle School places significant value on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school works to build partnerships with local stakeholders to enhance student opportunities and promote a sense of belonging. Through a variety of programs, athletics, and social initiatives, the school encourages students to become active, responsible, and engaged citizens, striving to create an inclusive culture where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Southside Middle School at (765) 747-5320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1601 East 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
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SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Muncie, IN with about 549 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
549
Teachers:
45.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 549 students

White
63.0%
Black or African American
20.8%
Two or more races
11.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
43.9%
Male
56.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.