D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Southside Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 10305 Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in Virginia
Growth
C
Students gain 0.70 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
468
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.70 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 8th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 93% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency78% (+1 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency89% (+8 pts vs. state avg 81%)
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 Virginia 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
White77%87%reading -6 pts, math -2 pts28th percentile (list)
Black87%87%reading +25 pts, math +16 pts94th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%95%reading +2 pts, math +21 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income77%87%reading +14 pts, math +13 pts84th 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 10305 Boydton Plank Rd
City Dinwiddie
ZIP Code 23841
District 5101170
NCES School ID 510117000417
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23841

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,706
Per Capita Income $38,625
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $219,400
Median Rent $1,319
Owner-Occupied 87.6%
Renter-Occupied 12.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southside Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 37.0%
Black 34.4%
Hispanic/Latino 18.2%
Two or More Races 9.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 468
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Elementary?
Southside Elementary has 468 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary serve?
Southside Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southside Elementary receive per student?
Southside Elementary receives $14,357 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southside Elementary in 23841 ▼
Avg Home Value
$314,835
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,404
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
12.4%

Other Schools in 23841

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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