Serving 115 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southside Family Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Southside Family Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
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Southside Family Charter School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
Southside Family Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Family Charter School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Southside Family Charter School's ranking?
Southside Family Charter School is ranked #553 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Southside Family Charter School often compared to?
Southside Family Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Justice Page Middle School, Barton Elementary School, Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Southside Family Charter School?
115 students attend Southside Family Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Southside Family Charter School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Family Charter School?
Southside Family Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside Family Charter School offer ?
Southside Family Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Family Charter School part of?
Southside Family Charter School is part of Southside Family Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Southside Family Charter School located?
Southside Family Charter School is located in the Regina neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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