Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 224 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southside Elementary School often compared to?
Southside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Grove Elementary School, Hollister Dual Language Academy, Tres Pinos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
224 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Southside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Southside Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School - Minimum Day
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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