Is Southside Middle School a good school?

Southside Middle School ranks 168 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southside Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Southside Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Southside Middle School?

Students at Southside Middle School are 60% White, 29% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Southside Middle School attend?

Students who attend Southside Middle School usually go on to attend Tallassee High School

Southside Middle School

Summary:

Southside Middle School is a public middle school in Tallassee, Alabama, serving 426 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Tallassee City School District, which is ranked 52 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Southside Middle School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (61.5%), followed by African American (29.11%), Hispanic (6.34%), and smaller percentages of other races. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the state and district averages, while others are below. For example, 6th grade students outperformed the state and district in mathematics, but 8th grade students underperformed. The school's Hispanic and female students have performed particularly well, ranking in the top half of Alabama middle schools in their respective subgroups, while the school's special education and low socioeconomic status students have struggled.

Compared to nearby schools, Southside Middle School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below that of Wetumpka Middle School and Redland Middle School, which are part of the higher-performing Elmore County School District. However, Southside Middle School outperforms the more economically disadvantaged schools in the Macon County School District, such as Tuskegee Public Elementary and Tuskegee Institute Middle School.

Detail:

Public 5-8

901 E B Payne Sr Dr
Tallassee, AL 36078-1738

(334) 283-2151

District: Tallassee City

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,417

Students who attend Southside Middle School usually attend:

High:

Tallassee High School

Feeder schools for Southside Middle School:

Elementary:

Tallassee Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 431

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.1%

African American:

29.0%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southside Middle School ranks better than 62% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.1%), African American (29%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Middle School is 15.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Middle School is $8,417.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Middle School 168^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Southside Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Tallassee City:

SchoolDigger ranks Tallassee City 52^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southside Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Southside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	41.49	250^th	407	38.6%
2005	62.82	125^th	415	69.9%
2006	53.86	179^th	409	56.2%
2007	50.16	213^th	412	48.3%
2008	42.98	261^st	417	37.4%
2009	53.35	201^st	425	52.7%
2010	47.68	247^th	435	43.2%
2011	43.10	271^st	435	37.7%
2012	42.72	295^th	436	32.3%
2013	45.84	298^th	436	31.7%
2014	47.75	229^th	438	47.7%
2015	48.42	207^th	430	51.9%
2016	39.81	264^th	432	38.9%
2017	36.73	286^th	432	33.8%
2018	45.12	241^st	423	43.0%
2019	50.51	220^th	437	49.7%
2021	49.19	215^th	440	51.1%
2022	50.47	199^th	432	53.9%
2023	43.49	245^th	437	43.9%
2024	56.18	168^th	442	62.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	26.81	155^th	195	20.5%
2018	36.68	148^th	223	33.6%
2019	41.95	139^th	254	45.3%
2021	36.05	182^nd	274	33.6%
2022	28.69	209^th	256	18.4%
2023	30.51	212^th	281	24.6%
2024	49.56	112^th	281	60.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	23.00	291^st	349	16.6%
2018	34.67	275^th	396	30.6%
2019	37.68	267^th	396	32.6%
2021	43.73	227^th	415	45.3%
2022	44.27	225^th	421	46.6%
2023	38.92	250^th	410	39.0%
2024	54.53	178^th	437	59.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Southside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	37.78	255^th	380	32.9%
2018	44.33	229^th	392	41.6%
2019	43.44	247^th	399	38.1%
2021	44.39	226^th	415	45.5%
2022	54.02	179^th	423	57.7%
2023	46.02	223^rd	417	46.5%
2024	58.49	148^th	426	65.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Southside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	35.55	251^st	380	33.9%
2018	46.72	216^th	397	45.6%
2019	55.81	168^th	399	57.9%
2021	52.30	176^th	418	57.9%
2022	46.17	210^th	427	50.8%
2023	41.11	247^th	419	41.1%
2024	51.26	183^rd	428	57.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Southside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	22.83	181^st	205	11.7%
2018	32.48	165^th	247	33.2%
2019	39.69	139^th	252	44.8%
2021	37.52	150^th	266	43.6%
2022	37.34	159^th	271	41.3%
2023	32.89	177^th	263	32.7%
2024	46.39	115^th	269	57.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	53.03	66^th	157	58.0%
2024	60.87	45^th	164	72.6%

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Rank History for White students at Southside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	23.89	198^th	247	19.8%
2018	37.49	198^th	331	40.2%
2019	49.78	145^th	343	57.7%
2021	45.15	182^nd	369	50.7%
2022	48.22	170^th	376	54.8%
2023	43.91	193^rd	370	47.8%
2024	55.80	135^th	373	63.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southside Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	415	415
1989	321	88	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1990	309	102	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1991	321	106	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1992	323	81	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1993	322	74	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1994	288	65	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1995	291	74	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1996	291	74	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1997	279	89	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1998	295	104	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1999	323	100	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2000	463	148	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2001	481	144	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
2002	446	177	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
2003	446	177	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
2004	424	177	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	612
2005	396	175	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	582
2006	408	175	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	598
2007	416	174	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	605
2008	431	158	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
2009	421	165	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2010	421	167	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
2011	437	146	12	4	0	0	0	0	599
2012	436	168	9	10	0	0	2	0	625
2013	431	171	6	5	1	0	5	0	619
2014	408	171	4	10	0	0	5	0	598
2015	406	152	4	11	0	0	5	0	578
2016	394	137	2	13	0	0	5	0	551
2017	397	127	2	13	0	0	3	0	542
2018	384	152	6	18	1	0	4	0	565
2019	355	164	5	26	0	1	4	0	555
2020	324	164	8	31	0	2	3	0	532
2021	312	155	9	35	0	3	5	0	519
2022	281	135	9	30	1	2	2	0	460
2023	262	124	6	27	1	1	5	0	426
2024	259	125	4	32	1	0	10	0	431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	17.0	24.4	0
1989	411	15.0	27.4	n/a
1990	411	16.0	25.6	0
1991	427	17.0	25.1	n/a
1992	406	20.0	20.3	n/a
1993	397	21.0	18.9	n/a
1994	354	19.0	18.6	n/a
1995	366	19.3	19.0	n/a
1996	366	19.3	19.0	n/a
1997	369	19.3	19.1	32.8
1998	400	20.7	19.3	37.3
1999	424	22.0	19.3	42.9
2000	616	33.0	18.7	45
2001	636	32.8	19.4	45.4
2002	630	32.0	19.7	53.3
2003	630	32.0	19.7	53.3
2004	612	33.0	18.5	52.6
2005	582	33.0	17.6	53.1
2006	598	32.0	18.7	50.2
2007	605	33.0	18.3	47.3
2008	606	37.0	16.4	51.3
2009	605	35.7	16.8	48.3
2010	606	39.0	15.5	53.5
2011	599	33.7	17.7	49.4
2012	625	31.5	19.8	55
2013	619	32.0	19.3	59.8
2014	598	27.0	22.1	55.7
2015	578	28.0	20.6	50.3
2016	551	27.0	20.4	57.5
2017	542	28.0	19.3	58.1
2018	565	30.0	18.8	35.2
2019	555	27.0	20.5	57.5
2020	532	28.0	19.0	59
2021	519	27.0	19.2	55.1
2022	460	26.0	17.6	58.7
2023	426	28.0	15.2	71.1
2024	431	28.0	15.3	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	17.0	24.4	0
1989	411	15.0	27.4	n/a
1990	411	16.0	25.6	0
1991	427	17.0	25.1	n/a
1992	406	20.0	20.3	n/a
1993	397	21.0	18.9	n/a
1994	354	19.0	18.6	n/a
1995	366	19.3	19.0	n/a
1996	366	19.3	19.0	n/a
1997	369	19.3	19.1	32.8
1998	400	20.7	19.3	37.3
1999	424	22.0	19.3	42.9
2000	616	33.0	18.7	45
2001	636	32.8	19.4	45.4
2002	630	32.0	19.7	53.3
2003	630	32.0	19.7	53.3
2004	612	33.0	18.5	52.6
2005	582	33.0	17.6	53.1
2006	598	32.0	18.7	50.2
2007	605	33.0	18.3	47.3
2008	606	37.0	16.4	51.3
2009	605	35.7	16.8	48.3
2010	606	39.0	15.5	53.5
2011	599	33.7	17.7	49.4
2012	625	31.5	19.8	55
2013	619	32.0	19.3	59.8
2014	598	27.0	22.1	55.7
2015	578	28.0	20.6	50.3
2016	551	27.0	20.4	57.5
2017	542	28.0	19.3	58.1
2018	565	30.0	18.8	35.2
2019	555	27.0	20.5	57.5
2020	532	28.0	19.0	59
2021	519	27.0	19.2	55.1
2022	460	26.0	17.6	58.7
2023	426	28.0	15.2	71.1
2024	431	28.0	15.3	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,080 (12.8%)	$7,338 (87.2%)	$8,417

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 220^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 245^th of 437 Middle schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Southside Middle School)	53.1	48.4	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tallassee City)	53.1	48.4	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southside Middle School)	44.6	29.8	14.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tallassee City)	44.6	29.8	14.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southside Middle School)	41.4	22.3	19.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tallassee City)	41.4	22.3	19.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southside Middle School)	30.8	9	21.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tallassee City)	30.8	9	21.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	555	426	23.2%
African American	164	124	24.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	26	27	3.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	355	262	26.2%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.5%	71.1%	13.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southside Middle School	Public	5-8	901 E B Payne Sr Dr	Tallassee	36078	Elmore County	Tallassee City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 283-2151	431	28	15.3	71.0%	259 (60.1%)	125 (29.0%)	32 (7.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	56.2	168^th of 442 public middle schools	62.0%		43.5	245^th of 437 public middle schools	43.9%	77		37.0	42.7	28.7	12.6		33.3		64.7	65.1	48.6	43.1	$8,417	$1,080	$7,338
Eclectic Middle School	Public	5-8	170 South Ann St	Eclectic	36024	Elmore County	Elmore County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 541-2131	448	23	19.4	55.6%	382 (85.3%)	39 (8.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	67.3	114^th of 442 public middle schools	74.2%		62.2	136^th of 437 public middle schools	68.9%	22		26.9	35.5	26.2	25.9		44.0		64.7	54.6	59.8	62.1	$7,929	$1,454	$6,458
Tuskegee Institute Middle School	Public	7-8	1809 Franklin Rd	Tuskegee Institute	36088	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 727-2580	215	11	18.8	100.0%	4 (1.9%)	199 (92.6%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	11.6	402^nd of 442 public middle schools	9.0%		11.7	400^th of 437 public middle schools	8.5%	2				3.5	0.0		8.2				34.5	12.1	$10,878	$2,508	$8,342
Redland Middle School	Public	5-8	184 Rodney Lane	Wetumpka	36093	Elmore County	Elmore County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(334) 567-1200	577	29	19.8	42.3%	401 (69.5%)	122 (21.1%)	17 (2.9%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	85.1	50^th of 442 public middle schools	88.7%					(n/a)		58.4	56.1	35.2	40.6		45.1		73.0	72.2	70.3	66.4
Tuskegee Public Elementary	Public	4-6	101 E Price St	Tuskegee	36083	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 727-3222	258	12	20.9	98.4%	3 (1.2%)	243 (94.2%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)								(n/a)	11.3	12.0	5.8			12.4		32.0	44.0	26.7			$9,782	$2,252	$7,424
Pike Road Junior High School	Public	7-8	696 Georgia Washington Road	Pike Road	36064	Montgomery County	Pike Road City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 420-5340	429	24	17.8	28.4%	215 (50.1%)	155 (36.1%)	32 (7.5%)	20 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	85.1	49^th of 442 public middle schools	88.9%		86.8	44^th of 437 public middle schools	89.9%	5				39.7	41.6		58.6				59.9	64.8
Wetumpka Middle School	Public	5-8	1000 Micanopy St	Wetumpka	36092	Elmore County	Elmore County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 567-1413	672	37	18.1	72.5%	344 (51.2%)	238 (35.4%)	52 (7.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.9%)	45.1	234^th of 442 public middle schools	47.1%		47.3	221^st of 437 public middle schools	49.4%	13		34.4	26.5	18.0	15.6		32.6		61.5	52.2	49.7	41.9	$7,365	$1,115	$6,231

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