Southside Middle School

About Southside Middle School

Southside Middle School is a highly respected educational institution located in the heart of the city. It has been providing quality education to students since its founding in the 1950s. The school strives to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow. Southside Middle School offers a wide variety of classes and activities to meet the individual needs of its students.
At Southside Middle School, teachers and staff work hard to ensure that each student receives the best education possible. The school provides a challenging curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of all students. Classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors who are committed to helping their students reach their academic goals.
Southside Middle School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to keep students engaged and active. From sports teams to student clubs, there are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved and make new friends. The school also offers a number of special programs, such as a robotics club and a chess club.
Southside Middle School is dedicated to providing the best education possible to its students. With its excellent faculty and staff, engaging classes and activities, and commitment to student success, Southside Middle School is an excellent choice for any student looking for a quality middle school experience.

Address:	901 E B Payne Sr Dr Tallassee, AL 36078
Phone:	(334) 283-2151
Site:	www.tcschools.com
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	519 students

Overview Southside Middle School

Southside Middle School serves 519 students in grades 5-8.
Southside Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Southside Middle School

Southside Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Southside Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.