Southgate Public School

6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southgate Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southgate Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Southgate Public School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Southgate Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southgate Public School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#991 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
30%
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30-34%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southgate Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
29%
11%
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White
59%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Southgate Public School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southgate Public School's ranking?
Southgate Public School is ranked #991 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Southgate Public School?
198 students attend Southgate Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Southgate Public School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southgate Public School?
Southgate Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southgate Public School offer ?
Southgate Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southgate Public School part of?
Southgate Public School is part of Southgate Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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