Serving 397 students in grades 3-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southside Elementary serves the western part of Pulaski, TN, covering an area of approximately 141.5 square miles. Families living within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #1012 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
397 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Southside Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Giles County School District.
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