Serving 212 students in grades 3-5, Southside School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 212 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Southside School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Southside School?
212 students attend Southside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southside School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside School?
Southside School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 212 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
