Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southgate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)46%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
68%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
13%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend Southgate Elementary School?
643 students attend Southgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Southgate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southgate Elementary School?
Southgate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southgate Elementary School offer ?
Southgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southgate Elementary School part of?
Southgate Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.
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