Serving 141 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County's student population of 141 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1751 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
15%
13%
White
63%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County's ranking?
Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County is ranked #1751 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County?
141 students attend Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County?
Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County offer ?
Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County part of?
Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County is part of Southside Special Srvs Of Marion Co School District.
In what neighborhood is Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County located?
Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion County is located in the West Edgewood neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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