Summary:
The Southside School District has only one elementary school, Southside Elementary, which serves a diverse student population from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school's academic performance in some areas falls below the state-wide averages, it demonstrates a relative strength in science education.
Southside Elementary has a diverse student body, with a majority of White students (75.9%) and significant representation from Hispanic (12.31%), Native American (3.08%), and students of two or more races (7.18%). The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 52.31% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's per-student spending is higher than the state-wide average, and the student-teacher ratio is relatively low, suggesting a commitment to supporting the needs of its students.
In terms of academic performance, Southside Elementary's proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts (47.06%) and SBAC/Math (44.12%) are below the state-wide averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. However, the school's proficiency rate in WCAS/Science (55.17%) is higher than the state-wide average of 49.73%. The school's ranking and rating have remained relatively stable over the past three school years, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in the school's overall performance and outcomes.
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