Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southside Family Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Family Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Southside Family Charter School's student population of 110 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside Family Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Family Charter School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
19%
12%
White
52%
62%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Family Charter School's ranking?
Southside Family Charter School is ranked #507 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Southside Family Charter School often compared to?
Southside Family Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barton Elementary School, Justice Page Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Southside Family Charter School?
110 students attend Southside Family Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Southside Family Charter School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Family Charter School?
Southside Family Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Family Charter School offer ?
Southside Family Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Southside Family Charter School part of?
Southside Family Charter School is part of Southside Family Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Southside Family Charter School located?
Southside Family Charter School is located in the Regina neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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