Very Good
#1085 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 32% in state
South Side Middle School
Middle School · Columbiana Exempted Village · Columbiana, OH
A Columbiana Exempted Village middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
720 Columbiana Waterford Rd, Columbiana, OH 44408
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Side Middle School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Side 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average381/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbiana), 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
$71,205
Median home value
$197,400
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Christian School & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Crestview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 374 | 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.
Columbiana Exempted Village
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side Middle School is listed in Columbiana Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side Middle School
South Side Middle School is a public middle school in Columbiana, OH, part of Columbiana Exempted Village, serving approximately 295 students in grades 5th-8th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,085 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side Middle School
What grades does South Side Middle School serve?
South Side Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend South Side Middle School?
South Side Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Middle School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side Middle School rank in OH?
South Side Middle School ranks #1,085 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is South Side Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 South Side Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Side Middle School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Side Middle School a charter school?
No, South Side Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Side Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Side Middle School?
24.7% of students at South Side 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
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (330) 482-5354
- Area population (ZIP 44408)
- 10,924
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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.
- 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 44408; 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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