Southgate Elementary School

26601 Calaroga Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (510) 723-3905

www.husd.k12.ca.us

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Southgate Elementary School serves 657 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Southgate Elementary School placed 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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 657 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

Southgate Elementary School's student population of 657 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

657 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Southgate Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Southgate Elementary School is 0.69, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2179 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Southgate Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

56%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southgate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southgate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Southgate Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

33%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Southgate Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

44%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Southgate Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Southgate Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

41%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southgate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hayward Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southgate Elementary School's ranking?

Southgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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?

657 students attend Southgate Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Southgate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Southgate Elementary School?

Southgate Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 657 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education