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Southside Academy
Elementary School · Southside Academy · Youngstown, OH
A charter elementary school in Youngstown, OH where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Oak Hill Ave, Youngstown, OH 44507
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Southside Academy 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Youngstown), 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
$25,767
Median home value
$27,200
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
6.8%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
45%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Islamic Academy of YoungstownPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–7 | 1.4 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Wilson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy YoungstownCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 388 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Southside Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,473NCES 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 Academy is listed in Southside Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Academy
Southside Academy is a public elementary school in Youngstown, OH, part of Southside Academy, serving approximately 173 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,774 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Academy
What grades does Southside Academy serve?
Southside Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southside Academy?
Southside Academy has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Academy is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Academy rank in OH?
Southside Academy ranks #1,774 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Southside Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Southside Academy a charter school?
Yes, Southside Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southside Academy a Title I school?
No, Southside Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mahoning County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.7%
- Phone
- (330) 774-5562
- Area population (ZIP 44507)
- 4,402
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 44507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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