Is Southside Academy a good school?

Southside Academy ranks 579 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southside Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 173 students attended Southside Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Southside Academy?

Students at Southside Academy are 68% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% White, 3% American Indian.

Southside Academy

Summary:

Southside Academy is a public charter elementary school serving around 150 students in grades K-8 in Youngstown, Ohio. The school is part of the Youngstown City School District, which is ranked 369 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Academy faces several key challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 59.7% to 70.5% in recent years, which is much higher than the nearby schools like Kirkmere School and Stambaugh Charter Academy. Southside Academy's test scores are also generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, particularly in science and math. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12.5% of 5th graders at Southside Academy were proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 64%.

Despite these challenges, Southside Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 16.9 students per teacher in recent years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has pockets of academic success, such as higher 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency rates compared to the Youngstown City School District averages. This suggests that with the right interventions and support, Southside Academy has the potential to improve and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1400 Oak Hill Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507-1018

(330) 774-5562

District: Southside Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
579^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,874

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 173

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.2%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southside Academy ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Southside Academy ranks worse than 50.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.22. (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: African American (68.2%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Academy is 19.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Academy is $10,874.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Academy 579^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Southside Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Southside Academy 529^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Southside Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Southside Academy 369^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2012	14.37	1513^th	1709	11.5%
2013	4.51	1625^th	1701	4.5%
2014	1.89	1646^th	1687	2.4%
2015	3.73	1634^th	1684	3.0%
2016	6.04	1590^th	1678	5.2%
2017	12.89	1438^th	1651	12.9%
2018	16.93	1365^th	1636	16.6%
2019	23.82	1315^th	1676	21.5%
2021	23.26	1188^th	1610	26.2%
2022	14.47	1321^st	1588	16.8%
2023	11.49	1385^th	1596	13.2%
2024	68.20	579^th	1577	63.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	25.69	1187^th	1465	19.0%
2019	31.81	1112^th	1465	24.1%
2021	32.75	942^nd	1404	32.9%
2022	20.36	1139^th	1419	19.7%
2023	13.71	1252^nd	1447	13.5%
2024	78.07	243^rd	1484	83.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.10	1324^th	1518	12.8%
2024	73.55	413^th	1466	71.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	42.56	1019^th	1536	33.7%
2019	29.80	1152^nd	1535	25.0%
2021	7.19	1369^th	1499	8.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	47.56	300^th	598	49.8%
2019	46.18	314^th	605	48.1%
2021	50.58	197^th	533	63.0%
2024	84.87	55^th	603	90.9%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2012	15.49	854^th	989	13.7%
2013	8.72	918^th	1001	8.3%
2014	6.44	923^rd	1008	8.4%
2015	5.33	984^th	1035	4.9%
2016	6.28	991^st	1050	5.6%
2017	6.42	972^nd	1038	6.4%
2018	2.43	1005^th	1010	0.5%
2019	17.13	843^rd	1050	19.7%
2021	35.08	680^th	1037	34.4%
2022	19.32	792^nd	1017	22.1%
2023	14.31	871^st	1048	16.9%
2024	55.22	529^th	1046	49.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	2.90	921^st	924	0.3%
2019	22.64	759^th	945	19.7%
2021	42.82	541^st	923	41.4%
2022	22.53	737^th	947	22.2%
2023	16.11	816^th	974	16.2%
2024	65.48	332^nd	989	66.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.90	362^nd	942	61.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.66	858^th	963	10.9%
2024	41.58	585^th	958	38.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Southside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	11.28	377^th	384	1.8%
2019	44.42	218^th	405	46.2%
2021	56.90	122^nd	385	68.3%
2022	45.06	189^th	413	54.2%
2023	11.79	419^th	436	3.9%
2024	91.25	22^nd	429	94.9%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	13	490	50	0	41	594
2012	6	340	23	0	29	398
2013	5	249	24	0	27	305
2014	15	183	23	0	19	240
2015	11	155	28	1	14	209
2016	3	131	13	1	5	153
2017	7	143	7	1	9	167
2018	0	127	7	0	13	147
2019	3	123	11	0	16	153
2020	6	122	12	0	18	158
2021	7	131	11	0	14	163
2022	5	100	24	0	15	144
2023	12	98	25	0	15	150
2024	6	118	25	5	19	173

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 Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	594	18.5	32.1	96.1
2012	398	30.0	13.2	93.7
2013	305	18.0	16.9	99
2014	240	16.5	14.5	98.8
2015	209	n/a	n/a	100
2016	153	10.0	15.3	100
2017	167	12.2	13.6	n/a
2018	147	11.0	13.3	n/a
2019	153	11.5	13.3	n/a
2020	158	10.0	15.8	n/a
2021	163	10.0	16.3	n/a
2022	144	8.5	16.9	n/a
2023	150	10.0	15.0	n/a
2024	173	9.0	19.2	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 Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	594	18.5	32.1	96.1
2012	398	30.0	13.2	93.7
2013	305	18.0	16.9	99
2014	240	16.5	14.5	98.8
2015	209	n/a	n/a	100
2016	153	10.0	15.3	100
2017	167	12.2	13.6	n/a
2018	147	11.0	13.3	n/a
2019	153	11.5	13.3	n/a
2020	158	10.0	15.8	n/a
2021	163	10.0	16.3	n/a
2022	144	8.5	16.9	n/a
2023	150	10.0	15.0	n/a
2024	173	9.0	19.2	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 Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,046
2022	$11,858
2023	$13,489
2024	$10,874

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Academy

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1315^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1385^th of 1596 Elementary schools	8.3%
Ranks 843^rd of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 871^st of 1048 Middle schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southside Academy)	22.7	21.4	1.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southside Academy)	27.3	21.4	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southside Academy)	75	42.9	32.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Academy)	50	7.1	42.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Southside Academy)	33.3	13.3	20%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southside Academy)	55.6	20	35.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Academy)	44.4	33.3	11.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southside Academy)	45	25	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Academy)	15	25	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southside Academy)	35.7	22.2	13.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Academy)	21.4	11.1	10.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	153	150	2%
African American	123	98	20.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	25	127.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	12	300%
Two or More Races	16	15	6.3%

Schools Near Southside Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Southside Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1400 Oak Hill Ave	Youngstown	44507	Mahoning County	Southside Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 774-5562	173	9	19.2		6 (3.5%)	118 (68.2%)	25 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.0%)	68.2	579^th of 1577 public elementary schools	63.3%		11.5	1385^th of 1596 public elementary schools	13.2%	806	12.5	21.4	89.5	83.3	75.0	50.0	68.8	35.7	94.7	83.3	75.0	55.6	56.3	78.6	$10,874
Youngstown Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	50 Essex St	Youngstown	44502	Mahoning County	Youngstown Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 746-2240	368	26	14.1		5 (1.4%)	315 (85.6%)	27 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.7%)	17.4	1291^st of 1577 public elementary schools	18.1%		20	1259^th of 1596 public elementary schools	21.1%	32	14.3	27.3	66.7	38.6	8.6	3.4	4.2	9.1	44.1	34.1	37.1	31.0	29.2	27.3	$10,829
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown	Public, Charter	K-8	3403 Southern Blvd	Youngstown	44507	Mahoning County	Horizon Science Academy Youngstown	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 782-3003	388	25	15.5		32 (8.2%)	253 (65.2%)	69 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.8%)	38.7	1051^st of 1577 public elementary schools	33.4%		35.1	1090^th of 1596 public elementary schools	31.7%	39	25.0	21.9	51.2	53.5	27.3	12.1	27.5	34.4	87.8	58.1	68.2	48.5	77.5	37.5	$12,796
Taft Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	730 E Avondale Ave	Youngstown	44502	Mahoning County	Youngstown City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 744-7973	284	25	11.3		36 (12.7%)	149 (52.5%)	68 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.2%)	3.8	1534^th of 1577 public elementary schools	2.7%		4	1550^th of 1596 public elementary schools	2.9%	16	15.4		16.2	10.0	3.8				32.4	22.5	11.5				$14,886
Youngstown Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	810 Oak St	Youngstown	44506	Mahoning County	Youngstown Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 402-1372	112	7	16.0		10 (8.9%)	82 (73.2%)	16 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)								(n/a)			66.7						60.0						$11,106
Youngstown Academy of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-8	1408 Rigby St	Youngstown	44506	Mahoning County	Youngstown Academy of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 746-3970	255	12	21.2		27 (10.6%)	123 (48.2%)	95 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	8.9	1430^th of 1577 public elementary schools	9.3%		18.9	1270^th of 1596 public elementary schools	20.4%	160	33.3	28.6	22.2	22.7	16.7	13.3	33.3	14.3	5.6	31.8	38.9	20.0	53.3	21.4	$8,573
Volney Rogers School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 S Schenley Ave	Youngstown	44511	Mahoning County	Youngstown City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 744-8845	332	26	12.7		57 (17.2%)	164 (49.4%)	68 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (12.7%)	14.3	1334^th of 1577 public elementary schools	15.4%		20	1258^th of 1596 public elementary schools	21.2%	76	12.0		37.2	37.0	8.0				48.8	34.8	48.0				$11,441
Summit Academy-Youngstown	Public, Charter	K-7	144 N Schenley Ave	Youngstown	44509	Mahoning County	Summit Academy-Youngstown	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 259-0421	118	14	8.4		61 (51.7%)	39 (33.1%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.9%)	7.9	1453^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	7.9%		4	1548^th of 1596 public elementary schools	3.0%	95	16.7		29.4	33.3	5.6	0.0	8.3		47.1	16.7	33.3	0.0	25.0		$11,637
Kirkmere School	Public	PK, KG-5	2851 Kirk Rd	Youngstown	44511	Mahoning County	Youngstown City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 744-7725	344	23	14.9		43 (12.5%)	193 (56.1%)	73 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.2%)	11	1385^th of 1577 public elementary schools	12.2%		7.3	1467^th of 1596 public elementary schools	8.1%	82	19.4		41.9	12.8	5.6				50.0	34.0	13.9				$11,677
Stambaugh Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2420 Donald Ave	Youngstown	44509	Mahoning County	Stambaugh Charter Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 792-4806	497	30	16.5		59 (11.9%)	250 (50.3%)	122 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (12.9%)	13.9	1336^th of 1577 public elementary schools	15.3%		24.6	1209^th of 1596 public elementary schools	24.2%	127	31.6	15.4	36.7	11.8	17.9	22.5	20.0	23.1	26.5	19.6	61.5	22.5	25.7	11.5	$13,425

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