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#2177 of 3,813 schools in IL
Southside School
Elementary School · Morrison Cusd 6 · Morrison, IL
A Morrison Cusd 6 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Academic Dr, Morrison, IL 61270
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Low228/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,782
Median home value
$165,000
Median rent
$981/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Morrison Cusd 6
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside School is listed in Morrison CUSD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside School
Southside School is a public elementary school in Morrison, IL, part of Morrison Cusd 6, serving approximately 218 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,177 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside School
What grades does Southside School serve?
Southside School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Southside School?
Southside School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside School rank in IL?
Southside School ranks #2,177 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Southside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southside School a charter school?
No, Southside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside School a Title I school?
No, Southside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside School?
39.4% of students at Southside 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Whiteside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (815) 772-2183
- Area population (ZIP 61270)
- 7,067
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 61270; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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