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Southside School

Summary:

Southside School is an elementary school located in Wolf Point, MT, serving grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 236 students. The school is part of the Frontier Elementary school district, which is ranked 280 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students, with 80.93% of its student population identifying as such, compared to the nearby Frazer Elementary (100% Native American) and Frontier School (65.38% Native American). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in Montana State Tests, is consistently lower than the state average and the nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 15.09% of Southside School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 36.59% statewide, and 9.26% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to 46.03% statewide.

Southside School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 310 out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than the nearby Vida School, which ranked 67 out of 332 schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Southside School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2 students per teacher, the school's low academic performance and ranking suggest that the district may be struggling to provide the necessary resources and support to improve student outcomes at Southside School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

 415 4th Avenue South
       Wolf Point, MT  59201

(406) 653-1480

District: Wolf Point Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
310th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,505 Help


Students who attend Southside School usually attend:

Middle:    Northside School
    Wolf Point 7-8
High:    Wolf Point High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  236

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
80.9%
Two or more races:
12.3%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southside School ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (80.9%), two or more races (12.3%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside School is $14,505.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southside School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wolf Point Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wolf Point Elementary 280th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 7.99 276th 287 3.8%
2021 9.66 330th 356 7.3%
2022 7.89 312th 329 5.2%
2023 7.80 310th 332 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 351 351
1991 124 0 2 0 242 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 118 0 4 0 254 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 112 0 4 2 254 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 113 0 3 0 268 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 88 0 2 0 261 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 88 0 2 0 261 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 80 0 3 2 286 n/a n/a 0 371
1998 68 0 2 2 259 n/a n/a 0 331
1999 65 1 1 3 276 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 51 0 2 3 261 n/a n/a 0 317
2001 50 0 2 1 257 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 50 2 0 1 225 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 50 2 0 1 225 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 42 0 0 1 224 n/a n/a 0 267
2005 57 0 1 3 269 n/a n/a 0 330
2006 50 2 0 3 295 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 51 2 1 2 277 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 44 2 2 0 266 n/a n/a 0 314
2009 21 2 2 0 230 n/a n/a 0 255
2010 26 5 2 0 265 n/a n/a 0 298
2011 38 0 0 8 213 1 67 0 327
2012 39 2 0 5 264 2 18 0 330
2013 40 0 0 13 214 0 56 0 323
2014 43 0 0 14 198 0 52 0 307
2015 34 0 1 9 199 0 49 0 292
2016 36 0 0 10 196 0 47 0 289
2017 34 0 2 9 195 0 38 0 278
2018 23 0 0 6 194 0 28 0 251
2019 22 0 0 5 191 0 29 0 247
2020 24 0 0 8 201 0 28 0 261
2021 13 0 2 4 176 0 31 0 226
2022 16 1 1 5 191 0 29 0 243
2023 7 0 0 9 191 0 29 0 236

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
1990 351 19.8 17.7 35.9
1991 368 17.0 21.6 55.2
1992 376 17.0 22.1 55.3
1993 372 21.4 17.4 54
1994 384 21.5 17.9 57.6
1995 351 24.0 14.6 65.2
1996 351 24.0 14.6 65.2
1997 371 24.0 15.5 63.6
1998 331 24.0 13.8 71.6
1999 346 24.5 14.1 82.4
2000 317 26.5 12.0 81.4
2001 310 26.5 11.7 81
2002 278 26.5 10.5 73.7
2003 278 26.5 10.5 73.7
2004 267 26.5 10.1 74.9
2005 330 27.8 11.9 64.5
2006 350 30.5 11.5 46.9
2007 333 29.3 11.4 67.6
2008 314 28.3 11.1 77.7
2009 255 27.0 9.4 98.4
2010 298 29.5 10.1 99
2011 327 28.0 11.6 99.1
2012 330 22.5 14.6 99.1
2013 323 22.5 14.3 99.1
2014 307 23.0 13.3 99
2015 292 21.0 13.9 100
2016 289 21.0 13.7 100
2017 278 22.0 12.6 100
2018 251 20.0 12.5 100
2019 247 20.0 12.3 70.9
2020 261 19.0 13.7 92.7
2021 226 20.9 10.8 n/a
2022 243 20.0 12.1 n/a
2023 236 21.0 11.2 n/a

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
1990 351 19.8 17.7 35.9
1991 368 17.0 21.6 55.2
1992 376 17.0 22.1 55.3
1993 372 21.4 17.4 54
1994 384 21.5 17.9 57.6
1995 351 24.0 14.6 65.2
1996 351 24.0 14.6 65.2
1997 371 24.0 15.5 63.6
1998 331 24.0 13.8 71.6
1999 346 24.5 14.1 82.4
2000 317 26.5 12.0 81.4
2001 310 26.5 11.7 81
2002 278 26.5 10.5 73.7
2003 278 26.5 10.5 73.7
2004 267 26.5 10.1 74.9
2005 330 27.8 11.9 64.5
2006 350 30.5 11.5 46.9
2007 333 29.3 11.4 67.6
2008 314 28.3 11.1 77.7
2009 255 27.0 9.4 98.4
2010 298 29.5 10.1 99
2011 327 28.0 11.6 99.1
2012 330 22.5 14.6 99.1
2013 323 22.5 14.3 99.1
2014 307 23.0 13.3 99
2015 292 21.0 13.9 100
2016 289 21.0 13.7 100
2017 278 22.0 12.6 100
2018 251 20.0 12.5 100
2019 247 20.0 12.3 70.9
2020 261 19.0 13.7 92.7
2021 226 20.9 10.8 n/a
2022 243 20.0 12.1 n/a
2023 236 21.0 11.2 n/a

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,077
2021 $13,445
2022 $14,280
2023 $14,505

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students247236
 4.5%
African American00
American Indian191191
Asian00
Hispanic59
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White227
 68.2%
Two or More Races2929

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside School

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Southside School.

Students who attend Southside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northside School
Middle : Wolf Point 7-8
High : Wolf Point High School

Southside School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Southside School are 81% American Indian, 12% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% White.


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