Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southgate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southgate School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southgate School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southgate School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1570 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southgate School's ranking?
Southgate School is ranked #1570 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Southgate School often compared to?
Southgate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loudonville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Southgate School?
431 students attend Southgate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Southgate School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southgate School?
Southgate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southgate School offer ?
Southgate School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southgate School part of?
Southgate School is part of North Colonie Csd School District.
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