Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southside K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southside K-8 serves the southern part of its school district in War, WV, covering an area of approximately 139.9 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically have a drive time of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside K-8's student population of 266 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Doing what is best for students, no matter what.
School Rankings
Southside K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside K-8 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Black
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside K-8's ranking?
Southside K-8 is ranked #589 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Southside K-8 often compared to?
Southside K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Kimball Elementary School, Sandy River Middle School, Iaeger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Southside K-8?
266 students attend Southside K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southside K-8 students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside K-8?
Southside K-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside K-8 offer ?
Southside K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southside K-8 part of?
Southside K-8 is part of Mcdowell County Schools.
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