Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southport Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 47%
- Reading Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southport Elementary School's student population of 694 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southport Elementary School is 0.72, 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)47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 schools are Southport Elementary School often compared to?
Southport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeway Island Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% 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 Southport Elementary School?
694 students attend Southport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Southport Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southport Elementary School?
Southport Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Southport Elementary School offer ?
Southport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Southport Elementary School part of?
Southport Elementary School is part of Washington Unified School District.
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