South Side Area School District

The South Side Area School District consists of three schools: South Side Elementary School, South Side High School, and South Side Middle School. The data reveals notable differences in academic performance and resource allocation across these schools.

South Side High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 133 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%, while also outperforming the state and district in Keystone Exam proficiency across multiple subjects. In contrast, South Side Middle School has more mixed academic results, with some grades performing above and others below the district and state averages on PSSA tests.

South Side Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with higher PSSA proficiency rates than the district and state in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. However, the significant difference in spending per student between the middle school ($38,685) and high school ($14,489) suggests potential resource allocation challenges that may impact student outcomes. Further investigation into the drivers of these performance differences, such as teaching quality and socioeconomic factors, could provide valuable insights for the district.