Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Southside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Southside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Southside School is ranked #684 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Southside School?
230 students attend Southside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Southside School students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside School?
Southside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southside School offer ?
Southside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
