Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Southgate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southgate Elementary serves the southern part of Austin, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 25.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically experience a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southgate Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southgate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southgate Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1053 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southgate Elementary School's ranking?
Southgate Elementary School is ranked #1053 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Southgate Elementary School often compared to?
Southgate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Southgate Elementary School?
539 students attend Southgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Southgate Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southgate Elementary School?
Southgate Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southgate Elementary School offer ?
Southgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southgate Elementary School part of?
Southgate Elementary School is part of Austin Public School District.
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