SouthSide Charter School

The SouthSide Charter School district in Rhode Island consists of a single school, SouthSide Elementary Charter, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has been consistently low, ranking in the bottom third of Rhode Island elementary schools for the past three years and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

With over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, SouthSide Elementary Charter serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. The school's academic proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state averages, with gaps ranging from 6.5 to 16.8 percentage points. This persistent underperformance is concerning, especially given the school's relatively high spending of $13,961 per student.

The student population at SouthSide Elementary Charter is racially diverse, with a majority of students identifying as Hispanic (58.87%) and African American (34.75%). This diversity highlights the need for culturally responsive teaching practices and support systems to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. Overall, the data suggests that the SouthSide Charter School district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and further investigation into the school's practices and resources may be necessary to identify areas for improvement.