Elementary Schools in Southside Family Charter School

Southside Family Charter School is the sole elementary school located within the Southside Family Charter School district, serving grades K-8 with an enrollment of 115 students. While the school's small size may limit resources, its academic performance and statewide ranking have been declining in recent years, suggesting it is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in Minnesota.

Southside Family Charter School has a mixed academic record, with reading proficiency slightly above the state average but math proficiency significantly below, particularly in 5th grade where no students were proficient. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 312th out of 845 schools in 2022-2023 to 597th out of 872 schools in 2024-2025, indicating it is not keeping up with its peers. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty population, with over 53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which can present additional challenges.

Overall, the data suggests that Southside Family Charter School is a relatively low-performing elementary school that is struggling to maintain its academic standing and provide a high-quality education to its students. While the small school size may limit resources, the school's declining statewide ranking, mixed academic performance, and high poverty rates all contribute to the challenges it faces in serving its community.