Rome City Elementary School vs. South Side Elementary School
Should I attend Rome City Elementary School or South Side Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rome City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
South Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rome City Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
200 students
295 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1244 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1217 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
29
52
Grade 1 Students
36
55
Grade 2 Students
27
41
Grade 3 Students
39
55
Grade 4 Students
31
44
Grade 5 Students
38
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
93%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
