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Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary · San Benito County · 4991 Southside Road, Hollister, CA 95023-9637

(831) 637-4439 · www.ssesd.org

7/10
#2051
Rank 2051 out of 5,722
Top 36%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1898 · 67th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2302 · 60th percentile
Science7/10 · #2065 · 63rd percentile

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School Overview

Hollister is one of those Central California towns that still has a genuine small-town feel despite being within striking distance of Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay area, and Southside Elementary fits that character well. Serving kids all the way through 8th grade, it offers families a consistent, community-rooted experience without the transitions that come with separate middle school campuses — something that tends to appeal to parents who value stability and knowing the teachers and staff over many years. Academically solid across the board, it's a good fit for families who want a dependable neighborhood school in a quieter, more affordable corner of the Bay Area region.

Student Demographics

148 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
86 (58%)
White
55 (37%)
African American
3 (2%)
Other
4 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged53 (36%)
Students with Disabilities15 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

267
Enrollment
11
Teachers (FTE)
24.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
24.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5315 · 12th percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.