SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Southside Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Tallassee City school district, located in Tallassee, AL with about 565 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Southside Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Southside Middle School is a public educational institution located in Tallassee, Alabama, serving the local community as part of the Tallassee City School District. Situated on E B Payne Sr Dr, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The school’s environment is focused on fostering a sense of community pride and preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.
As a member of the Tallassee City Schools system, Southside Middle School emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging student participation in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities. The school utilizes its official website as a primary communication hub, providing families with access to important resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates regarding district policies. By balancing rigorous educational expectations with a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become productive members of the Tallassee community.
For more information, contact Southside Middle School at (334) 283-2151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tallassee, AL 36078-1738
(334) 283-2151
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Tallassee, AL with about 565 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tallassee City
- Total Students:
- 565
- Teachers:
- 30
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 565 students
- White
- 68.0%
- Black or African American
- 26.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.