Southside Elementary School vs. Simmons Elementary School
Should I attend Southside Elementary School or Simmons 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
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
559 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#316 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
30
Kindergarten Students
97
62
Grade 1 Students
95
54
Grade 2 Students
92
68
Grade 3 Students
84
53
Grade 4 Students
81
63
Grade 5 Students
81
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
34%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
85%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%