Serving 994 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southside Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 994 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Preparatory Academy's student population of 994 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
994 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Preparatory Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
79%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
15%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Southside Preparatory Academy is ranked #1098 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Southside Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Southside Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ada Merritt K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Southside Preparatory Academy?
994 students attend Southside Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Southside Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Preparatory Academy?
Southside Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southside Preparatory Academy offer ?
Southside Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Southside Preparatory Academy part of?
Southside Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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