Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WI
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Southside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
At Frank Allis, our mission is to ensure that everystudent has
the knowledge and skills needed for academic achievementand a
successful life. We proudly educate a diverse community of over400
students in four-year-old kindergarten through fifth grade.
Students learn in small class sizes, with a 11 to 1 studentteacher
ratio.
We are committed to developing and sustaining a school
environment which encourages individuality and responsibility,
celebrates diversity, fosters a desire to learn and supports every
community member todiscover and strengthen their skills, talents
and abilities so that each child is prepared to be a productive
participant in our changing global society.
Proud to partner with families
Parents and families are an important part of our school
community. We help you find ways to support your child`s learning
at home andinvite you to come to school for monthly evening events,
to volunteer in school and connect with your child`s teachers by
phone, emailor in person. We believe that family events at school
underscore the importance of learning.
Learning another languageis good for growing brains!
Frank Allis offers Dual Language Immersion (DLI) in Madison.
DLI bringsnative Spanish speakers and native English speakers
together in aclassroom where they learn side by side. Classes are
taught in both Spanish and English. In a DLI classroom, students
develop their first language while learning communication and
literacy skills in a second language.
We strategically integrate technology to support learning
All of our students have access to their own a computer or
tablet, which gives them more choice in how they learn and express
ideas, lets students accelerate at their own pace, increases access
to information and teaches vital digital literacy skills.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
357 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Southside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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