Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Southside Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Southside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southside Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2030 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 84% | 37% |
| White | 12% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Southside Elementary School is Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dorothy Hains Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center Alternative School Grades: 8-9 | 4 students
0.5 miles
3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-7854 0.5 8-9 4 - Augusta Augusta Youth Development Campus Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-12 | 61 students10
0.5 miles
3481 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521 0.5 8-12 61 - Augusta Dorothy Hains Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 608 students10
0.5 miles
1820 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4918 0.5 PK-5 608 - Augusta Butler High School Math: 5% | Reading: 10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 911 students10
1.1 miles
2011 Lumpkin Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4959 1.1 9-12 911 - Augusta Rollins Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 351 students10
1.2 miles
2160 Mura Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4972 1.2 PK-5 351
School Reviews
| 5 Great school. - Posted by Teacher - ebaye |
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