For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 858 students in South Side Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Side Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
858 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Side Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.6%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
96%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,914 is higher than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,464 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,914
$23,730
Spending / Student
$27,464
$23,152
Best South Side Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Side High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Side Area School District?
South Side Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 858 students.
What is the rank of South Side Area School District?
South Side Area School District is ranked #283 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Side Area School District?
96% of South Side Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Side Area School District?
South Side Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is South Side Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,464 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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