South Side Middle School

720 Columbiana Waterford Rd
Columbiana, OH 44408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 328 students in grades 5-8, South Side Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Side Middle School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

South Side Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OH)
#348 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
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76%
50%
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80%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
92%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Side Middle School's ranking?
South Side Middle School is ranked #348 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are South Side Middle School often compared to?
South Side Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestview Middle School, Leetonia Elementary K-6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend South Side Middle School?
328 students attend South Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Side Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Middle School?
South Side Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Side Middle School offer ?
South Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is South Side Middle School part of?
South Side Middle School is part of Columbiana Exempted Village School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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