Very Good
#398 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 29% in state
Based on limited data
Southside Primary School
Elementary School · Dallas County · Selma, AL
A Dallas County elementary school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy, Selma, AL 36701
- Reading 77% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Southside Primary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southside Primary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,123/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Selma), 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
$40,466
Median home value
$111,000
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 3.5 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Brantley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Payne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dallas County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $17,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside Primary School is listed in Dallas County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Primary School
Southside Primary School is a public elementary school in Selma, AL, part of Dallas County, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Primary School
What grades does Southside Primary School serve?
Southside Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Southside Primary School?
Southside Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Primary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Primary School rank in AL?
Southside Primary School ranks #398 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Southside Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Primary School has 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Southside Primary School a charter school?
No, Southside Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Primary School a Title I school?
No, Southside Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Primary School?
94.4% of students at Southside Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (334) 874-9566
- Area population (ZIP 36701)
- 22,358
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 36701; 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 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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