Southside Family Charter School

4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southside Family Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southside Family Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Southside Family Charter School's student population of 127 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
127 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Southside Family Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Family Charter School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#385 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-59%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southside Family Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-79%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
10%
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Black
22%
12%
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White
46%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southside Family Charter School's ranking?
Southside Family Charter School is ranked #385 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Southside Family Charter School often compared to?
Southside Family Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Southside Family Charter School?
127 students attend Southside Family Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Southside Family Charter School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Family Charter School?
Southside Family Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Family Charter School offer ?
Southside Family Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Southside Family Charter School part of?
Southside Family Charter School is part of Southside Family Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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