Serving 701 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southside Stem Academy At Campostella ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia 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% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 701 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Stem Academy At Campostella is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Southside Stem Academy At Campostella's ranking?
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella is ranked #1739 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Southside Stem Academy At Campostella?
701 students attend Southside Stem Academy At Campostella.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southside Stem Academy At Campostella students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Stem Academy At Campostella?
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Stem Academy At Campostella offer ?
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Stem Academy At Campostella part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 701 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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