Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Southside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southside School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#669 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
79%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
7%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside School's ranking?
Southside School is ranked #669 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Southside School?
243 students attend Southside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Southside School students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside School?
Southside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southside School offer ?
Southside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Southside School part of?
Southside School is part of Wolf Point Elem School District.
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