C+
Average
66/100

Southside Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1400 Oak Hill Ave, Youngstown, OH 44507
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Ohio
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.26 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 76th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
173
Students
enrolled
19.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%28/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%76/100Students gain 1.26 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.26 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 96% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +22 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−30 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−17 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black27%42%reading -10 pts, math +8 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%42%reading -15 pts, math -5 pts20th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1400 Oak Hill Ave
City Youngstown
ZIP Code 44507
District 3901427
NCES School ID 390142705618
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44507

Understanding the community around Southside Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $26,383
Per Capita Income $17,120
Poverty Rate 36.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 6.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%
High School or Higher 80.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $27,400
Median Rent $751
Owner-Occupied 47.8%
Renter-Occupied 52.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southside Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 68.2%
Hispanic/Latino 14.5%
Two or More Races 11.0%
White 3.5%
American Indian 2.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 173
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southside Academy?
Southside Academy has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Southside Academy?
Southside Academy has 173 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1.
What grades does Southside Academy serve?
Southside Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Southside Academy receive per student?
Southside Academy receives $16,521 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southside Academy in 44507 ▼
Avg Home Value
$44,245
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+8.2%
% Renters
52.2%

Other Schools in 44507

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026