Summary:
The SouthSide Elementary Charter is the sole elementary school in the SouthSide Charter School district in Rhode Island. Despite having adequate funding and resources, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Rhode Island elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages.
SouthSide Elementary Charter's performance on the RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) tests has been consistently below the state average, with proficiency rates around 15-21% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 30-40%. The school's science proficiency rate on the NGSA (Next Generation Science Assessment) was also low at 19% in 2023-2024. This persistent underperformance suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes.
The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 71.63% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio indicate adequate funding and resources, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic performance. Addressing the unique challenges faced by the school's student population may be crucial in driving academic improvement and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education.
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