Summary:
Southside Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in Youngstown, Ohio. With a total enrollment of 173 students, the school has faced significant challenges in recent years, including declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and resource constraints.
Southside Academy's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 579 out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools in 2023-2024 (3 stars) to 1,385 out of 1,596 in 2022-2023 (1 star). The school's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 73.7% in math and 0% to 68.4% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 47.6% to 69.1% and 54.4% to 67.7%, respectively. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate was an alarming 71.5% in the 2024-2025 school year.
The data suggests that Southside Academy is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's low district rank, limited resources, and inconsistent academic performance across grade levels and subject areas indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning and achievement.
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