South Side Middle School

Summary:

South Side Middle School is a public middle school located in Columbiana, Ohio, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 318. The school is part of the Columbiana Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 63 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Side Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Ohio, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 70.6%, and 100% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 55.9%. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, rising from 5.4% in 2019-2020 to 18.0% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

When compared to nearby schools, South Side Middle School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, outperforming many of its neighbors on state assessments. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 8th-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 71%, compared to 60.9% at the nearby Springfield Intermediate Middle School. Additionally, South Side Middle School's chronic absenteeism rates are generally lower than those of nearby schools, such as Salem Junior High School and East Palestine Middle School, which have significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 720 Columbiana Waterford Rd
       Columbiana, OH  44408-9499


(330) 482-5354

District: Columbiana Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend South Side Middle School usually attend:

High:    Columbiana High School

Feeder schools for South Side Middle School:

Elementary:    Joshua Dixon Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.2% Help


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Compare Details South Side Middle School ranks better than 92.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Side Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Side Middle School 77th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See South Side Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Columbiana Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbiana Exempted Village 63rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Side Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Side Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.46 62nd 400 84.5%
2005 88.52 23rd 692 96.7%
2006 77.39 141st 732 80.7%
2007 77.52 163rd 837 80.5%
2008 78.81 139th 835 83.4%
2009 78.70 147th 858 82.9%
2010 87.88 18th 895 98.0%
2011 84.96 43rd 925 95.4%
2012 80.84 116th 989 88.3%
2013 83.72 61st 1001 93.9%
2014 86.44 16th 1008 98.4%
2015 88.24 63rd 1035 93.9%
2016 87.12 91st 1050 91.3%
2017 89.20 51st 1038 95.1%
2018 89.98 39th 1010 96.1%
2019 82.10 148th 1050 85.9%
2021 90.68 53rd 1037 94.9%
2022 88.66 76th 1017 92.5%
2023 90.71 46th 1048 95.6%
2024 88.31 77th 1046 92.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Side Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.13 55th 590 90.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Side Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.17 19th 924 97.9%
2019 75.14 192nd 945 79.7%
2021 94.23 20th 923 97.8%
2022 86.64 62nd 947 93.5%
2023 90.76 31st 974 96.8%
2024 91.26 30th 989 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at South Side Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.40 77th 897 91.4%
2019 78.82 184th 917 79.9%
2021 92.98 18th 910 98.0%
2022 89.80 46th 925 95.0%
2023 89.94 29th 943 96.9%
2024 84.99 100th 942 89.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Side Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.00 4th 643 99.4%
2019 69.28 108th 658 83.6%
2021 92.16 15th 576 97.4%
2022 53.67 179th 565 68.3%
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Rank History for Male students at South Side Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.69 27th 916 97.1%
2019 79.60 160th 933 82.9%
2021 86.69 83rd 924 91.0%
2022 84.28 122nd 946 87.1%
2023 90.31 42nd 963 95.6%
2024 87.28 86th 958 91.0%
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Rank History for White students at South Side Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.16 48th 781 93.9%
2019 75.74 174th 796 78.1%
2021 88.25 53rd 781 93.2%
2022 84.67 93rd 809 88.5%
2023 87.52 52nd 805 93.5%
2024 84.62 92nd 795 88.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for South Side Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 320 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1989 292 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1990 291 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 318 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 305 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1993 319 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1994 341 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1995 323 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 323 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 316 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 317 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 317 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2000 329 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2001 323 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2002 290 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 295
2003 290 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 295
2004 286 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 294
2005 282 4 1 9 0 n/a n/a 7 303
2006 267 7 2 9 0 n/a n/a 6 291
2007 268 8 4 8 0 n/a n/a 4 292
2008 346 6 4 7 1 n/a n/a 10 374
2009 370 2 5 6 1 n/a n/a 9 393
2010 359 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 14 384
2011 369 3 3 2 0 0 11 0 388
2012 319 0 1 1 0 0 11 0 332
2013 311 2 2 1 0 0 16 0 332
2014 220 1 2 1 0 0 12 0 236
2015 281 0 5 3 0 0 12 0 301
2016 289 1 6 3 0 0 9 0 308
2017 288 2 4 5 0 0 6 0 305
2018 297 2 1 10 0 0 6 0 316
2019 323 4 1 11 0 0 6 0 345
2020 331 2 2 12 0 0 6 0 353
2021 322 2 2 9 0 0 10 0 345
2022 303 2 4 6 0 0 13 0 328
2023 292 2 3 8 0 0 13 0 318

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 South Side Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 17.0 19.0 0
1989 295 16.0 18.4 n/a
1990 293 15.9 18.4 n/a
1991 320 15.4 20.7 n/a
1992 307 16.0 19.1 26.1
1993 322 15.6 20.6 25.2
1994 343 16.0 21.4 30.3
1995 326 16.0 20.4 18.4
1996 326 16.0 20.4 18.4
1997 323 16.4 19.7 19.2
1998 326 17.0 19.2 18.1
1999 322 20.0 16.1 25.2
2000 333 18.3 18.2 24
2001 326 16.8 19.4 24.2
2002 295 19.5 15.1 23.6
2003 295 19.5 15.1 23.6
2004 294 20.0 14.7 27.7
2005 303 15.0 20.2 34.5
2006 291 16.0 18.2 34.7
2007 292 15.0 19.5 32.3
2008 374 17.0 22.0 n/a
2009 393 17.3 22.7 44.3
2010 384 20.0 19.2 45.1
2011 388 18.0 21.5 36.1
2012 332 18.0 18.4 41
2013 332 16.0 20.7 41
2014 236 13.5 17.4 n/a
2015 301 n/a n/a 38.5
2016 308 16.0 19.2 38.3
2017 305 15.5 19.6 33.8
2018 316 14.5 21.7 27.5
2019 345 14.5 23.7 24.3
2020 353 14.5 24.3 23.8
2021 345 14.0 24.6 n/a
2022 328 13.0 25.2 n/a
2023 318 14.0 22.7 19.2

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 South Side Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 17.0 19.0 0
1989 295 16.0 18.4 n/a
1990 293 15.9 18.4 n/a
1991 320 15.4 20.7 n/a
1992 307 16.0 19.1 26.1
1993 322 15.6 20.6 25.2
1994 343 16.0 21.4 30.3
1995 326 16.0 20.4 18.4
1996 326 16.0 20.4 18.4
1997 323 16.4 19.7 19.2
1998 326 17.0 19.2 18.1
1999 322 20.0 16.1 25.2
2000 333 18.3 18.2 24
2001 326 16.8 19.4 24.2
2002 295 19.5 15.1 23.6
2003 295 19.5 15.1 23.6
2004 294 20.0 14.7 27.7
2005 303 15.0 20.2 34.5
2006 291 16.0 18.2 34.7
2007 292 15.0 19.5 32.3
2008 374 17.0 22.0 n/a
2009 393 17.3 22.7 44.3
2010 384 20.0 19.2 45.1
2011 388 18.0 21.5 36.1
2012 332 18.0 18.4 41
2013 332 16.0 20.7 41
2014 236 13.5 17.4 n/a
2015 301 n/a n/a 38.5
2016 308 16.0 19.2 38.3
2017 305 15.5 19.6 33.8
2018 316 14.5 21.7 27.5
2019 345 14.5 23.7 24.3
2020 353 14.5 24.3 23.8
2021 345 14.0 24.6 n/a
2022 328 13.0 25.2 n/a
2023 318 14.0 22.7 19.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Side Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,932
2022 $8,768
2023 $9,347

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Side Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 148th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 46th of 1048 Middle schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (South Side Middle School)88.982.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Columbiana Exempted Village)88.982.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Side Middle School)7983.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbiana Exempted Village)7983.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Side Middle School)85.275.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbiana Exempted Village)85.275.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Side Middle School)94.891.5
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbiana Exempted Village)94.891.5
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Side Middle School)84.781.9
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbiana Exempted Village)84.781.9
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Side Middle School)80.284
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbiana Exempted Village)80.284
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Side Middle School)94.989.2
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbiana Exempted Village)94.989.2
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (South Side Middle School)73.486.8
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Columbiana Exempted Village)73.486.8
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Side Middle School)60.376.7
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbiana Exempted Village)60.376.7
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Side Middle School)70.978
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbiana Exempted Village)70.978
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (South Side Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Columbiana Exempted Village)76.773.4
 3.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students345318
 7.8%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White323292
 9.6%
Two or More Races613
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.3%19.2%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Side Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended South Side Middle School.

Yes. South Side Middle School ranks in the top 7.4% of Ohio middle schools.

Students who attend South Side Middle School usually go on to attend Columbiana High School

Students at South Side Middle School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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