Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Southside Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Community School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Southside Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Community School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Community School's ranking?
Southside Community School is ranked #1537 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Southside Community School?
227 students attend Southside Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Southside Community School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Community School?
Southside Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside Community School offer ?
Southside Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Community School part of?
Southside Community School is part of Aprender Tucson (79426) School District.
In what neighborhood is Southside Community School located?
Southside Community School is located in the Las Vistas neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Las Vistas.
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