Southside Academy School District
School District · Youngstown, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
173
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
173
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$18,473
+$3,816 vs Ohio median
District size
173 students
Smaller than Ohio median
Top-Rated Schools in Southside Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southside Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southside Academy
Southside Academy is a Youngstown, Ohio school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 173 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. District-level spending was $18,473 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Southside Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southside Academy, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Southside Academy students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 29.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Southside Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southside Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Youngstown
- Total Enrollment
- 173
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- District spending per student
- $18,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southside Academy?
Southside Academy has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southside Academy?
The average composite rating for Southside Academy is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Southside Academy?
Southside Academy's district-level spending was $18,473 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southside Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southside Academy is 19.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southside Academy?
Southside Academy is the highest-rated school in Southside Academy with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Southside Academy?
Across schools in Southside Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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