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South Side School

Public | PK-5 | 610 students

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Posted July 26, 2009

We have 2 children in this school. We have been very pleased in the leadership communication & quick responses to our concerns and comments. We also love the teachers and our extended day Mrs Lindberg & Mrs Sexton's Kindergarten program. It really gives our children more structured time to learn. I have seen a big difference in my 1st grader last year due to being able to take advantage of the extended day Kindergarten & continued support from Mrs Alves, 1st grade working with our child. We love the Pre K program too, Mrs Onley and Mrs 'L' have been very involved in my child education & socially too as well as there has been an open communication between them and us, the parents about how my child is doing and what we can do to help him get better. Thank you South Side School, we are proud of you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2004

I have two children in the South Side School. I am extremely happy with the education that they are receiving. I am also very happy with the teachers, staff and administration of South Side School. They have encouraged my children to read, tackle math and science, and to think independently and creatively.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
79%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

78 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

70 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

82 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

92 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

88 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

87 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
86%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Reading

All Students70%
Female79%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%

Writing

All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students87%
Female84%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Writing

All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%

Writing

All Students80%
Female92%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 64%
Hispanic 16% 17%
Black 7% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 584-7812

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