Summary:
The city of Southside, Alabama is home to two schools - Southside High School and Southside Elementary School, both of which serve the Etowah County district. While both schools perform well, the data highlights Southside Elementary as a standout, consistently ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in Alabama and significantly outpacing the county and state averages in academic achievement.
Southside Elementary boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive test scores, with 76.14% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to just 51.84% in Etowah County and 42.16% statewide. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively more affluent student population. In contrast, while Southside High School still performs above the county and state averages, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting the elementary school may be the stronger performer in the district.
Both schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, but differ in their racial demographics, with Southside High School being more diverse than the elementary school. The relatively lower free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, compared to the county and state averages, suggest that Southside may be a relatively more affluent community, which could be a factor in the strong academic performance of the schools. Overall, the data highlights the exceptional performance of Southside Elementary School and the need to further investigate the factors contributing to the differences in academic achievement between the two schools.
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