SOUTHSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Southside Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Livingston Parish school district, located in Denham Springs, LA with about 442 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Southside Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Junior High School, located on Highway 16 in Denham Springs, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Livingston Parish Public School System. The school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle-grade levels, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development necessary for the transition between elementary and high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Southside Junior High is deeply integrated into the local Denham Springs community. The school is known for fostering school spirit through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations, which help create a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. By prioritizing collaborative learning and consistent communication between faculty, parents, and students, the school strives to maintain a standard of excellence while preparing its young learners for the challenges of secondary education.

For more information, contact Southside Junior High School at (225) 664-4221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

26535 Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
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SOUTHSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denham Springs, LA with about 442 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Livingston Parish
Total Students:
442
Teachers:
24.52
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
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 442 students

White
65.8%
Hispanic/Latino
16.5%
Black or African American
12.9%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.