Serving 424 students in grades 5-8, Southside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southside Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tallassee, AL school district, covering approximately 99.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 13.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Middle School's student population of 424 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower, Engage, Inspire
School Rankings
Southside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
26%
31%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Middle School's ranking?
Southside Middle School is ranked #633 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Southside Middle School often compared to?
Southside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tallassee High School, Tallassee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
424 students attend Southside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Southside Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside Middle School offer ?
Southside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Middle School part of?
Southside Middle School is part of Tallassee City School District.
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