Is Southshore Elementary a good school?

Southshore Elementary ranks 2417 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southshore Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 881 students attended Southshore Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Southshore Elementary?

Students at Southshore Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 25% White, 13% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Southshore Elementary attend?

Students who attend Southshore Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Bell Mountain Middle High : Heritage High

Southshore Elementary

Summary:

Southshore Elementary is a public elementary school located in Menifee, California, serving 874 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Menifee Union School District, which is ranked 607 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Southshore Elementary's academic performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are comparable to nearby schools, it has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.2% in 2018-2019 to 25.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, Southshore Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.21% to 53.7%, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 40.87% to 74.17%. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 24.2, which is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 19.6 to 25.5.

These key insights suggest that Southshore Elementary faces unique challenges, such as higher chronic absenteeism, a greater proportion of students from low-income families, and a higher student-teacher ratio, which may be impacting its academic performance compared to the surrounding Romoland Elementary and Hemet Unified school districts. Addressing these areas of concern could help the school improve student outcomes and better support its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

30975 Southshore Dr.
Menifee, CA 92584-7377

(951) 672-0013

District: Menifee Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
2417^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,504

Students who attend Southshore Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bell Mountain Middle
High:	Heritage High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.4

Number of students: 881

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.1%

White:

25.0%

Two or more races:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southshore Elementary ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Menifee Union School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Southshore Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.1%), White (25%), two or more races (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southshore Elementary is 24.4. 8 elementary schools in the Menifee Union School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Southshore Elementary employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southshore Elementary is $9,504. 6 elementary schools in the Menifee Union School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southshore Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southshore Elementary 2417^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Southshore Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Menifee Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Menifee Union 607^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	60.52	1954^th	5314	63.2%
2011	55.97	2242^nd	5377	58.3%
2012	63.54	1860^th	5390	65.5%
2013	63.30	1930^th	5530	65.1%
2015	64.52	1727^th	5611	69.2%
2016	60.92	1947^th	5614	65.3%
2017	56.38	2207^th	5692	61.2%
2018	63.42	1891^st	5662	66.6%
2019	58.14	2171^st	5789	62.5%
2022	57.29	2162^nd	5883	63.3%
2023	52.87	2393^rd	5874	59.3%
2024	52.65	2417^th	5862	58.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	17.38	522^nd	610	14.4%
2023	24.06	551^st	669	17.6%
2024	24.65	548^th	669	18.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.11	501^st	2420	79.3%
2024	52.83	898^th	2634	65.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	77.14	812^th	5084	84.0%
2019	60.98	1710^th	5173	66.9%
2022	72.44	1054^th	5264	80.0%
2023	59.96	1746^th	5374	67.5%
2024	59.13	1851^st	5511	66.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	67.42	1634^th	5413	69.8%
2019	57.86	2060^th	5492	62.5%
2022	55.03	2159^th	5635	61.7%
2023	54.51	2187^th	5617	61.1%
2024	54.15	2209^th	5605	60.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	54.20	688^th	2128	67.7%
2019	40.64	1271^st	2585	50.8%
2022	66.52	482^nd	2227	78.4%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	39.27	82^nd	130	36.9%
2023	41.49	85^th	140	39.3%
2024	47.00	59^th	118	50.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	58.01	2021^st	5431	62.8%
2019	56.01	2146^th	5510	61.1%
2022	58.14	2047^th	5663	63.9%
2023	49.88	2455^th	5650	56.5%
2024	50.14	2453^rd	5636	56.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.79	221^st	662	66.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	73.45	977^th	4830	79.8%
2019	61.45	1609^th	4963	67.6%
2022	49.45	2240^th	5084	55.9%
2023	51.42	2158^th	5098	57.7%
2024	53.23	2049^th	5102	59.8%

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Rank History for White students at Southshore Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.37	1884^th	2737	31.2%
2019	35.69	1974^th	2834	30.3%
2022	57.05	1254^th	2726	54.0%
2023	44.83	1575^th	2662	40.8%
2024	43.85	1595^th	2647	39.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southshore Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	258	50	66	212	4	2	70	662
2010	353	72	82	254	1	5	39	806
2011	369	55	82	288	0	9	43	846
2012	363	52	66	305	1	8	54	849
2013	369	53	66	291	1	5	65	850
2014	347	48	78	329	3	3	54	862
2015	378	58	83	373	3	4	57	956
2016	350	64	76	370	5	10	59	934
2017	297	62	75	287	1	8	46	776
2018	319	47	72	295	3	7	50	793
2019	303	36	68	333	3	5	59	807
2020	306	47	65	324	3	4	77	826
2021	244	53	63	324	3	3	80	770
2022	239	51	46	348	2	5	93	784
2023	232	65	64	409	4	4	96	874
2024	220	52	60	433	2	1	113	881

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southshore Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	662	33.0	18.4	20.1
2010	806	34.0	23.7	24.6
2011	846	n/a	n/a	24.6
2012	849	33.0	25.7	27.9
2013	850	32.0	26.5	29.5
2014	862	31.0	27.8	33.3
2015	956	36.0	26.5	30.6
2016	934	37.0	25.2	36.2
2017	776	30.0	25.8	30.8
2018	793	31.5	25.1	32.7
2019	807	32.0	25.2	31.1
2020	826	n/a	n/a	33.7
2021	770	33.0	23.3	42.2
2022	784	34.2	22.9	53.7
2023	874	36.0	24.2	52.1
2024	881	36.0	24.4	59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southshore Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	662	33.0	18.4	20.1
2010	806	34.0	23.7	24.6
2011	846	n/a	n/a	24.6
2012	849	33.0	25.7	27.9
2013	850	32.0	26.5	29.5
2014	862	31.0	27.8	33.3
2015	956	36.0	26.5	30.6
2016	934	37.0	25.2	36.2
2017	776	30.0	25.8	30.8
2018	793	31.5	25.1	32.7
2019	807	32.0	25.2	31.1
2020	826	n/a	n/a	33.7
2021	770	33.0	23.3	42.2
2022	784	34.2	22.9	53.7
2023	874	36.0	24.2	52.1
2024	881	36.0	24.4	59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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