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West Side Elementary School vs. South Side Elementary School

Should you attend West Side Elementary School or South Side Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
West Side Elementary School
111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
South Side Elementary School
1500 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

South Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 313 students in grades 3-6, South Side Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
3-6
Total Students
419 students
313 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Side Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Side Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Picayune School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Picayune School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#551 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
#393 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Side Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Side Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(22-23 School Year Data)
53%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Picayune School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Picayune School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
45%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Picayune School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Picayune School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Picayune School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Picayune School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Side Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Side Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
65
-
Grade 1 Students
59
-
Grade 2 Students
77
-
Grade 3 Students
50
81
Grade 4 Students
70
80
Grade 5 Students
39
78
Grade 6 Students
49
70
Ungraded Students
10
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Picayune School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Picayune School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Picayune School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Picayune School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Picayune School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(13-14 School Year Data)
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Picayune School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Picayune School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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