Southside Primary School serves 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southside Primary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southside Primary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southside Primary School often compared to?
Southside Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Southside Primary School?
279 students attend Southside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Southside Primary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Primary School?
Southside Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside Primary School offer ?
Southside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Southside Primary School part of?
Southside Primary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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