Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School serves 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Southside Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Southside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 549 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southside Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #106 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 95% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Etowah County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southside Elementary School is Southside High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rainbow Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John S Jones Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gadsden Southside High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 820 students10
0.4 miles
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172 0.4 9-12 820 - Rainbow City John S Jones Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 698 students10
3.0 miles
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900 3 PK-5 698 - Rainbow City Rainbow Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 641 students10
3.1 miles
454 Lumbley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1095 3.1 6-8 641 - Rainbow City Etowah County Special Education Learning Center Special Education School Grades: PK-12
3.3 miles
209a Grand Ave W
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1050 3.3 PK-12 n/a - Gadsden Eura Brown Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 352 students10
4.1 miles
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011 4.1 K-5 352
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