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#1143 of 1,786 schools in TN
South Side Elementary
Elementary School · Henderson County · Reagan, TN
A Henderson County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
29855 Hwy 104 South, Reagan, TN 38368
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Side Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Side Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$52,902
Median home value
$186,900
Median rent
$609/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Bargerton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 273 | Compare → |
| Beaver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 309 | Compare → |
| South Haven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 358 | 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.
Henderson County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side Elementary is listed in Henderson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side Elementary
South Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Reagan, TN, part of Henderson County, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,143 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side Elementary
What grades does South Side Elementary serve?
South Side Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend South Side Elementary?
South Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side Elementary rank in TN?
South Side Elementary ranks #1,143 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Side Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Side Elementary a charter school?
No, South Side Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Side Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (731) 549-3718
- Area population (ZIP 38368)
- 2,432
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 38368; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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