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Southgate Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,429 students in Southgate Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Southgate Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,429 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Southgate Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#628 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
72%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
53 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
529 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
445 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
13%
18%
# White Students
2,273 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
66%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
299
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
228
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
382
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
324
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,295 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,199 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,295
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,199
$17,693
Best Southgate Community School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16500 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Shelters Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12600 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Southgate Anderson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15475 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Grades: 9-12
| 986 students
Rank: #44.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15800 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Asher School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
Grogan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Burns St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #77.
Fordline Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14775 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
18635 Bowie St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4600
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southgate Community School District?
Southgate Community School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,429 students.
What is the rank of Southgate Community School District?
Southgate Community School District is ranked #617 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate Community School District?
66% of Southgate Community School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southgate Community School District?
Southgate Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Southgate Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,199 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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