Southside Elementary
4991 Southside Road, Hollister, CA 95023-9637
Summary
Southside Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 35.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 787/1,734 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 673/1,735 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 267 |
| Low-Income Students | 121 (45.3%) |
| English Learners | 53 (19.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.5 points from last year and fell 6.1 points over the full period. Math fell 4.9 points from last year and fell 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math -2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 34.4% to 57.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 30%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.2% to 52.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Southside Elementary rank in California?
Southside Elementary ranks No. 787 of 1,734 in reading and No. 673 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Southside Elementary compare with other schools in Hollister?
Southside Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Hollister with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HollisterHow does Southside Elementary compare with other schools in San Benito County?
Southside Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 13 K–8 schools in San Benito County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Benito CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Southside ElementaryThis school | 35.9% | 45.2% |
| Calaveras Elementary | 31.4% | 31.4% |
| Cienega Elementary | 38.9% | 50.0% |
