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Southside School

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Southside School is an elementary school located in Morrison, Illinois, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 212 students. It is part of the Morrison CUSD 6 district, which is ranked 330 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside School has shown strong academic performance, particularly in certain grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 36.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) across all grades, which is higher than the district (43.3%) and state (41.2%) averages. In mathematics, Southside School had 38.7% of students proficient or better, again outperforming the district (33.1%) and state (28.4%) averages. The school has also demonstrated impressive performance among certain student subgroups, ranking 55th out of 1,763 Illinois elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students and 214th out of 886 Illinois elementary schools for disabled students.

However, Southside School's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a 4-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 3-star rating in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, Southside School generally outperforms other schools in the Morrison CUSD 6 district, as well as schools in the Sterling CUSD 5 and Rock Falls Education Service District 13 districts. However, the school lags behind the high-performing Erie Elementary School, which is part of the Erie CUSD 1 district.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 100 Academic Dr
       Morrison, IL  61270-2954

(815) 772-2183

District: Morrison CUSD 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
699th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,560 Help


Students who attend Southside School usually attend:

Middle:    Morrison Junior High School
High:    Morrison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.6% Help


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Compare Details Southside School ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside School is $11,560.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside School 699th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Southside School in the ranking list.)

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Morrison CUSD 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Morrison CUSD 6 330th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside School

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Rank History for all students at Southside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.94 648th 2020 67.9%
2004 77.18 435th 2030 78.6%
2005 82.89 207th 2022 89.8%
2006 80.48 279th 2086 86.6%
2007 77.47 388th 2095 81.5%
2008 77.20 445th 2092 78.7%
2009 76.36 503rd 2120 76.3%
2010 73.85 599th 2139 72.0%
2011 75.77 513th 2147 76.1%
2012 66.61 847th 2166 60.9%
2013 73.01 584th 2167 73.1%
2014 66.27 721st 2093 65.6%
2015 46.75 978th 2052 52.3%
2016 53.73 878th 2046 57.1%
2017 61.58 711th 2044 65.2%
2018 51.83 912th 2037 55.2%
2019 53.66 912th 2086 56.3%
2021 60.00 649th 1948 66.7%
2022 85.89 265th 2082 87.3%
2023 76.42 442nd 2077 78.7%
2024 61.94 699th 2067 66.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.17 392nd 763 48.6%
2019 35.18 726th 1194 39.2%
2021 21.00 606th 640 5.3%
2022 56.93 323rd 1113 71.0%
2023 59.68 347th 1156 70.0%
2024 42.61 597th 1195 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.66 519th 1765 70.6%
2019 53.26 730th 1816 59.8%
2021 73.46 203rd 1514 86.6%
2022 91.92 55th 1763 96.9%
2023 79.12 194th 1808 89.3%
2024 61.51 515th 1793 71.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Southside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.85 901st 1964 54.1%
2019 52.99 889th 2019 56.0%
2021 54.95 666th 1680 60.4%
2022 84.01 269th 1970 86.3%
2023 73.33 448th 1957 77.1%
2024 60.93 661st 1942 66.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.82 275th 907 69.7%
2024 61.51 214th 886 75.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Southside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.51 850th 1972 56.9%
2019 53.08 851st 2019 57.9%
2021 59.83 557th 1707 67.4%
2022 84.50 252nd 1977 87.3%
2023 75.96 404th 1984 79.6%
2024 59.33 693rd 1959 64.6%
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Rank History for White students at Southside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.47 1010th 1463 31.0%
2019 34.98 992nd 1462 32.1%
2021 43.11 720th 1308 45.0%
2022 75.14 274th 1425 80.8%
2023 62.31 487th 1419 65.7%
2024 43.65 787th 1392 43.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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.

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Enrollment information for Southside School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 287 n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 289
1990 269 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 270
1991 286 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 292 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1993 278 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1994 301 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 294 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 294 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 275 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1998 283 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1999 319 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 292 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 288 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 271 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 271 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 249 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 225 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 12 247
2006 222 2 3 16 0 n/a n/a 2 245
2007 221 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 13 244
2008 236 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 10 254
2009 226 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 9 240
2010 226 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 11 242
2011 216 2 0 6 0 0 3 0 227
2012 205 0 1 7 0 0 3 0 216
2013 219 0 1 5 0 0 5 0 230
2014 233 1 1 6 0 0 4 0 245
2015 243 1 1 11 0 0 5 0 261
2016 219 0 1 13 0 0 4 0 237
2017 230 0 2 11 0 0 4 0 247
2018 209 1 1 16 0 0 7 0 234
2019 229 1 2 13 0 0 4 0 249
2020 210 1 0 14 0 0 4 0 229
2021 178 2 0 8 0 0 4 0 192
2022 175 0 1 13 0 0 4 0 193
2023 185 0 1 21 0 0 5 0 212

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 12.5 23.1 n/a
1990 270 13.5 20.0 n/a
1991 286 13.0 22.0 n/a
1992 293 14.0 20.9 n/a
1993 283 17.7 16.0 n/a
1994 306 17.5 17.5 n/a
1995 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1996 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1997 283 16.5 17.2 n/a
1998 292 16.5 17.7 n/a
1999 329 20.9 15.7 n/a
2000 299 20.6 14.5 n/a
2001 295 21.2 13.9 n/a
2002 275 16.6 16.6 22.2
2003 275 16.6 16.6 22.2
2004 260 13.0 20.0 28.5
2005 247 13.0 19.0 26
2006 245 13.0 18.8 25.5
2007 244 13.0 18.8 32.9
2008 254 12.0 21.2 29.1
2009 240 15.0 16.0 33.8
2010 242 13.0 18.6 34.6
2011 227 14.0 16.2 37.4
2012 216 13.0 16.6 39.4
2013 230 24.0 9.5 49.1
2014 245 16.0 15.3 46.1
2015 261 16.0 16.3 48.7
2016 237 15.0 15.8 30.8
2017 247 17.3 14.2 38.9
2018 234 16.6 14.0 37.2
2019 249 17.0 14.6 41
2020 229 15.5 14.7 42.8
2021 192 n/a n/a n/a
2022 193 14.6 13.1 35.2
2023 212 15.6 13.5 40.6

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 12.5 23.1 n/a
1990 270 13.5 20.0 n/a
1991 286 13.0 22.0 n/a
1992 293 14.0 20.9 n/a
1993 283 17.7 16.0 n/a
1994 306 17.5 17.5 n/a
1995 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1996 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1997 283 16.5 17.2 n/a
1998 292 16.5 17.7 n/a
1999 329 20.9 15.7 n/a
2000 299 20.6 14.5 n/a
2001 295 21.2 13.9 n/a
2002 275 16.6 16.6 22.2
2003 275 16.6 16.6 22.2
2004 260 13.0 20.0 28.5
2005 247 13.0 19.0 26
2006 245 13.0 18.8 25.5
2007 244 13.0 18.8 32.9
2008 254 12.0 21.2 29.1
2009 240 15.0 16.0 33.8
2010 242 13.0 18.6 34.6
2011 227 14.0 16.2 37.4
2012 216 13.0 16.6 39.4
2013 230 24.0 9.5 49.1
2014 245 16.0 15.3 46.1
2015 261 16.0 16.3 48.7
2016 237 15.0 15.8 30.8
2017 247 17.3 14.2 38.9
2018 234 16.6 14.0 37.2
2019 249 17.0 14.6 41
2020 229 15.5 14.7 42.8
2021 192 n/a n/a n/a
2022 193 14.6 13.1 35.2
2023 212 15.6 13.5 40.6

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201699.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%100.0%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201899.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201999.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
202199.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
202299.5%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.5%99.5%
202399.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.5%99.5%
202499.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.5%99.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $284 (3.1%) $8,747 (96.9%) $9,031
2020 $453 (4.8%) $9,072 (95.2%) $9,525
2021 $733 (6.4%) $10,656 (93.6%) $11,389
2022 $733 (6.4%) $10,656 (93.6%) $11,389
2023 $864 (7.3%) $11,040 (92.7%) $11,905
2024 $1,436 (12.4%) $10,124 (87.6%) $11,560

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 912th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 442nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 22.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southside School)29.232.9
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morrison CUSD 6)29.232.9
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southside School)20.845.2
 24.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Morrison CUSD 6)20.845.2
 24.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southside School)36.465.8
 29.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morrison CUSD 6)36.465.8
 29.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southside School)35.136
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Morrison CUSD 6)35.136
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southside School)49.450.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morrison CUSD 6)49.450.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southside School)41.636.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Morrison CUSD 6)41.636.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Southside School)56.766.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Morrison CUSD 6)56.766.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students249212
 14.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1321
 61.5%
Pacific Islander00
White229185
 19.2%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%40.6%
 0.4%

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Students who attend Southside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morrison Junior High School
High : Morrison High School

Students at Southside School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Southside School.

Southside School ranks 699th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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