Southside Community School serves 223 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
Southside Community School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southside Community School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southside Community School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Southside Community School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1495 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1495 out of 1,854 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Southside Community School?
223 students attend Southside Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Southside Community School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Southside Community School offer ?
Southside Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Southside Community School part of?
Southside Community School is part of Aprender Tucson (79426) School District.
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