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Southside Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 401 students

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Posted August 14, 2008

my little sisters go to this school, and I have to say, that it's alright, but I was there earlier bringing my sister that was in Kindergarten her homework, and my other sister (who is in pre kindergarten) wanted to go home because 'Teacher's being mean', my older little sister likes it. I did however, have a problem with one of the teacher's screaming at a boy who was probably around my sisters' age. They've only been going for a few days though, and we can't afford prive school. So, this school will get a three out of five.


Posted February 21, 2008

I love Southside Elem. The staff are just the sweetest and they care abou the education of the kids. I have a son that still attends there and he loves it. He constantly brags on the lunchroom staff and compliments the food. I believe a child's education is not based on them, the teachers, or the staff, but the biggest part is what they get from there parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2007

we are new to area & had to go to this school. my 2 kids hate it there.it's nasty & dirty & scares my 1st grader. teachers that i met are ok but the lunch ladies are total HAGS!they yell @ the kids @ brkfst&lunch & talk to them the way a street thug talks to his peers! i was mad,&still nvr met principal.kids are wild and there's no talking allowed in cafeteria.i had brkfst w/kids & HAGS yelled at me to move to diff table after being told were to sit by food staff!horrible people complete jerks,no wonder the kids hate them!yucky place to be!
—Submitted by worried for my kids!!! looking for private school now..., 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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
62%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
42%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia 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
Black 86% 38%
White 14% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Hispanic N/A 10%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 87%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 15%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3310 Old Louisville Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
Phone: (706) 796-4952

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