Simmons Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School
Should I attend Simmons Elementary School or Southside 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
Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Simmons Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
396 students
559 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#130 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
29
Kindergarten Students
62
97
Grade 1 Students
54
95
Grade 2 Students
68
92
Grade 3 Students
53
84
Grade 4 Students
63
81
Grade 5 Students
66
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
34%
9%
% Black
9%
2%
% White
48%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%