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#726 of 1,356 schools in AL
Southside Middle School
Middle School · Tallassee City · Tallassee, AL
A Tallassee City middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 E B Payne Sr Dr, Tallassee, AL 36078
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tallassee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,700
Median home value
$175,200
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tallassee City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside Middle School is listed in Tallassee City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Middle School
Southside Middle School is a public middle school in Tallassee, AL, part of Tallassee City, serving approximately 431 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Middle School
What grades does Southside Middle School serve?
Southside Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Middle School rank in AL?
Southside Middle School ranks #726 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Southside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southside Middle School a charter school?
No, Southside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Middle School?
71.0% of students at Southside Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Elmore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (334) 283-2151
- Area population (ZIP 36078)
- 13,460
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36078; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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