Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southside Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Hollister, CA, covering approximately 13.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone edge and the furthest edge extending up to 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
267 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Bumpy' Picetti.
School Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2882 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #2882 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Southside Elementary School often compared to?
Southside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Grove Elementary School, Hollister Dual Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
267 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Southside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Southside Elementary School District.
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