Serving 496 students in grades 1-4, Southgate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Southgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Southgate Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Southgate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southgate Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
30%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
49%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Southgate Elementary School is ranked #1121 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Southgate Elementary School often compared to?
Southgate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banfield 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 45% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Southgate Elementary School?
496 students attend Southgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Southgate Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southgate Elementary School?
Southgate Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southgate Elementary School offer ?
Southgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Southgate Elementary School part of?
Southgate Elementary School is part of Austin Public School District.
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