Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Side School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
South Side School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Side School is ranked #373 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend South Side School?
506 students attend South Side School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of South Side School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side School?
South Side School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Side School offer ?
South Side School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Side School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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