Summary:
Southside Academy Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Southside Academy Charter School district. With a total enrollment of 691 students, the school is performing significantly below state averages on standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. Despite spending a relatively high $14,977 per student and maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 25.5 to 1, the school's academic outcomes have declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 2106 out of 2434 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 2328 out of 2445 in 2023-2024.
Southside Academy Charter School serves a high-need student population, with 97.11% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may face significant challenges in addressing the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. The school's 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking of 839 out of 865 school districts in New York state further highlight the need for substantial improvements in order to provide a high-quality education for the community it serves.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of a struggling charter school that is not meeting the academic needs of its students. Significant investments and strategic interventions would be necessary to turn around Southside Academy Charter School and ensure it becomes a high-performing institution that prepares its students for success.
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