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#2761 of 3,778 schools in FL
Based on limited data
Southside Primary School
Elementary School · Okaloosa · Crestview, FL
An Okaloosa elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
650 S PEARL ST, Crestview, FL 32539
- Math 15% proficient (2009)
- Reading 15% proficient (2009)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Primary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crestview), 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
$72,521
Median home value
$272,300
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Bayou Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Okaloosa Online Non FranchisedEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Northwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Alpha and Omega Christian Learning Center IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Okaloosa
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #36 of 46
- District spending per student
- $10,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside Primary School is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Primary School
Southside Primary School is a public elementary school in Crestview, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 267 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,761 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
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 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Primary School is 11.6:1. 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 FL?
Southside Primary School ranks #2,761 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Southside Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 15% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
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?
62.5% 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
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (850) 689-7203
- Area population (ZIP 32539)
- 33,150
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 32539; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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