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Southside Elementary

Elementary School · Wilson County

1224 Murfreesboro RD, Lebanon, TN 37087

Enrollment

772

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#907 of 1,786

In Lebanon

#9 of 14

public schools

In district

#19 of 24

Wilson County

Equity

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Southside Elementary

6.5/10

Elementary School in Lebanon · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary is a public elementary school in Lebanon, TN, part of Wilson County. Southside Elementary serves approximately 772 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Southside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Southside Elementary show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.2 pts below district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 7.7
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,322
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Southside Elementary — Students at Southside Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 45.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 43.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
36%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
37.5%
ELA
34.7%
2025
Math
50.9%
ELA
43.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.

How Southside Elementary Compares

See how Southside Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
49th percentile in TN
Academic
7.2/10
Very Good
Growth
6.8/10
Average
Environment
4.8/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
49 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.8%

Location

1224 Murfreesboro RD, Lebanon, TN 37087

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Southside Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jones Brummett Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 4.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rutland Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Mt. Juliet), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Coles Ferry Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lebanon, see our Lebanon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 10.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy Lebanon 0.1 mi 7.0
Wilson Co Adult High School Lebanon 0.1 mi
Barry Tatum Academy Lebanon 0.2 mi 1.7
Winfree Bryant Middle School Lebanon 2.3 mi 4.1
Byars Dowdy Elementary Lebanon 2.6 mi 8.1
CEDARS PREPARATORY ACADEMY Lebanon 2.6 mi 5.4
Lebanon High School Lebanon 3.0 mi 5.0
Coles Ferry Elementary Lebanon 3.5 mi 8.3
Walter J. Baird Middle School Lebanon 3.6 mi 5.9
Castle Heights Elementary Lebanon 3.9 mi 8.0
Sam Houston Elementary Lebanon 4.0 mi 7.0
Jones Brummett Elementary School Lebanon 4.6 mi 8.9
Wilson Central High School Lebanon 5.6 mi 6.2
Carroll Oakland Elementary Lebanon 7.5 mi 6.9
Gladeville Elementary Gladeville 7.5 mi 8.1
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary Lebanon 7.6 mi 7.0
Gladeville Middle School Mt. Juliet 7.9 mi 8.1
Watertown Elementary Watertown 10.1 mi 7.9
Rutland Elementary Mt. Juliet 9.7 mi 8.4
Watertown Middle School Watertown 10.4 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37087 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,978

Median Home Value

$359,900

Median Rent

$1,134/mo

Population

55,235

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

70.8%

Avg Commute

28.4 min

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Median Age

38.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southside Elementary

What grades does Southside Elementary serve?

Southside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Southside Elementary?

Southside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southside Elementary rank in TN?

Southside Elementary ranks #907 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Southside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Southside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Southside Elementary a charter school?

No, Southside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Southside Elementary a Title I school?

No, Southside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
20 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
772
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Wilson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%

District

Wilson County
District Enrollment
20,548
Schools in District
25
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,322
District Rank
#19 of 24

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