Southside Learning Center serves 135 students inquire with school.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
22%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southside Learning Center?
135 students attend Southside Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Southside Learning Center students are Black, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Learning Center?
Southside Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What school district is Southside Learning Center part of?
Southside Learning Center is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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