Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Southgate Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 56%
- Reading Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southgate Elementary School's student population of 626 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southgate Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Southgate Elementary School?
626 students attend Southgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Southgate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southgate Elementary School?
Southgate Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Southgate Elementary School offer ?
Southgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Southgate Elementary School part of?
Southgate Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
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