Southridge Elementary School
Southridge Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Southridge Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Southridge Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 389 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southridge Elementary School is 0.51, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #484 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 64% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School Town Of Highland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southridge Elementary School is Highland High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Highland Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Highland Highland Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 67%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 722 students10
0.7 miles
2941 41st St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620 0.7 6-8 722 - Highland Mildred Merkley Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 299 students10
0.7 miles
9340 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640 0.7 K-5 299 - Highland Highland High School Math: 43% | Reading: 61%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,123 student10
0.8 miles
9135 Erie St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5610 0.8 9-12 1,123 - Griffith Eldon Ready Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 68%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 405 students10
0.9 miles
1345 N Broad St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 838-4214 0.9 K-6 405 - Griffith Beiriger Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 518 students10
1.0 miles
601 N Lillian St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030 1 PK-6 518
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