Excellent
#76 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 4% in state
Southside Family Charter School
Elementary School · Southside Family Charter School · Minneapolis, MN
A charter elementary school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4500 CLINTON AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Family Charter School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Family Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$143,254
Median home value
$479,000
Median rent
$1,476/mo
College educated
72%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 3–5 | 0.2 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Hennepin Schools Lower CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Stonebridge World SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Barton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 506 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Southside Family Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Southside Family Charter School is listed in SOUTHSIDE FAMILY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Family Charter School
Southside Family Charter School is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Southside Family Charter School, serving approximately 115 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Family Charter School
What grades does Southside Family Charter School serve?
Southside Family Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southside Family Charter School?
Southside Family Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Family Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Family Charter School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Family Charter School rank in MN?
Southside Family Charter School ranks #76 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Southside Family Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Family Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Family Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Family Charter School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southside Family Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Southside Family Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southside Family Charter School a Title I school?
No, Southside Family Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Family Charter School?
53.0% of students at Southside Family Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (612) 872-8322
- Area population (ZIP 55419)
- 29,728
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 55419; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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