Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southside Family Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Southside Family Charter School's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southside Family Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Family Charter School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #553 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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, Justice Page Middle School 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 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Southside Family Charter School?
119 students attend Southside Family Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Southside Family Charter School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Family Charter School?
Southside Family Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside Family Charter School offer ?
Southside Family Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Family Charter School part of?
Southside Family Charter School is part of Southside Family Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Southside Family Charter School located?
Southside Family Charter School is located in the Regina neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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