Southgate Academy

Summary:

Southgate Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving grades K-12 with a student population of 403, primarily from Hispanic and other minority backgrounds.

Despite its diverse student body, Southgate Academy faces significant challenges. Its graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from a high of 90.3% in 2019-2020 to a low of 61.9% in 2020-2021, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 at 65.7%, lower than the state average. Dropout rates have also increased, from 1.4% in 2018-2019 to 9.6% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Southgate Academy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below state averages, ranging from 3% to 21% in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 37% to 45%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 39.95% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as AmeriSchools Academy - Country Club, Nosotros Academy, and Tucson International Academy, Southgate Academy generally underperforms in terms of academic proficiency, graduation rates, and dropout rates. These nearby schools, while also serving high-need populations, appear to be more successful in supporting student achievement. Additionally, Southgate Academy's per-student spending of $9,214 in 2018-2019 is lower than the state average, which may contribute to the school's challenges in improving student outcomes.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 850 W Valencia Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85706-7619


(520) 741-7900

District: Southgate Academy Inc.


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.4%
White:
7.7%
American Indian:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.17. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Southgate Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.4%), White (7.7%), American Indian (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Rank History for Southgate Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 12.57 1007th 1062 5.2%
2010 16.79 988th 1090 9.4%
2011 23.35 892nd 1075 17.0%
2012 16.24 1064th 1141 6.7%
2013 13.32 1103rd 1158 4.7%
2014 7.40 1039th 1079 3.7%
2016 6.23 1065th 1079 1.3%
2017 3.77 1102nd 1106 0.4%
2018 4.72 1101st 1109 0.7%
2021 9.61 1211th 1226 1.2%
2023 10.29 1216th 1245 2.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.53 962nd 1027 6.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.30 999th 1201 16.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.17 807th 820 1.6%
2023 14.86 1056th 1116 5.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.47 143rd 423 66.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.33 1018th 1023 0.5%
2021 10.92 1188th 1219 2.5%
2023 10.21 1192nd 1219 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.13 1019th 1032 1.3%
2021 10.30 1201st 1220 1.6%
2023 16.09 1088th 1216 10.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.98 661st 895 26.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.34 908th 911 0.3%
2021 13.31 1178th 1198 1.7%
2022 5.80 716th 716 0.0%
2023 12.20 1139th 1170 2.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.21 572nd 654 12.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.11 1090th 1161 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 10.41 630th 663 5.0%
2010 8.42 664th 692 4.0%
2011 3.31 676th 685 1.3%
2012 8.14 738th 772 4.4%
2013 8.05 754th 787 4.2%
2014 3.07 682nd 690 1.2%
2016 4.81 676th 677 0.1%
2017 5.88 695th 695 0.0%
2018 6.48 700th 711 1.5%
2021 9.68 820th 832 1.4%
2023 9.27 845th 854 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.79 594th 650 8.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.89 431st 789 45.4%
2023 60.71 89th 363 75.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.19 462nd 503 8.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.14 622nd 624 0.3%
2021 11.82 793rd 820 3.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.83 596th 617 3.4%
2021 10.86 804th 818 1.7%
2023 16.49 715th 810 11.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.73 507th 573 11.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.02 540th 543 0.6%
2021 14.04 778th 802 3.0%
2023 10.88 752nd 760 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.30 309th 390 20.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.31 737th 780 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 13.95 352nd 395 10.9%
2010 7.91 386th 403 4.2%
2011 16.17 336th 397 15.4%
2012 19.05 386th 471 18.0%
2013 23.39 385th 491 21.6%
2014 18.90 323rd 394 18.0%
2016 12.95 379th 406 6.7%
2017 12.31 381st 416 8.4%
2018 10.98 409th 420 2.6%
2021 15.32 439th 509 13.8%
2022 11.17 421st 464 9.3%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.89 240th 253 5.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.94 341st 354 3.7%
2021 15.56 407th 492 17.3%
2022 12.05 395th 456 13.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.65 328th 370 11.4%
2021 16.46 408th 492 17.1%
2022 12.10 402nd 455 11.6%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 4.51 217th 238 8.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.08 299th 311 3.9%
2021 19.48 374th 479 21.9%
2022 14.66 380th 441 13.8%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Southgate Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
2022 7.25 364th 409 11.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southgate Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 90 14 3 261 49 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 65 31 4 417 37 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 65 31 4 417 37 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 56 19 3 434 25 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 57 17 2 446 23 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 75 20 3 469 22 n/a n/a 0 589
2007 72 29 5 544 29 n/a n/a 0 679
2008 71 40 6 518 36 n/a n/a 0 671
2009 76 46 5 657 36 n/a n/a 0 820
2010 64 52 5 602 31 n/a n/a 0 754
2011 98 23 5 523 73 3 5 0 730
2012 61 18 2 461 45 4 4 0 595
2013 48 14 2 445 39 3 5 0 556
2014 52 10 2 444 42 2 8 0 560
2015 40 16 2 525 46 1 11 0 641
2016 44 10 1 556 58 1 7 0 677
2017 37 10 1 547 73 2 10 0 680
2018 25 9 0 462 42 1 8 0 547
2019 24 11 0 534 49 1 8 0 627
2020 56 6 4 452 41 1 10 0 570
2021 87 17 7 313 42 2 3 0 471
2022 39 11 5 315 30 2 6 0 408
2023 31 7 1 328 30 0 6 0 403

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southgate Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 417 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 554 n/a n/a 69.5
2003 554 n/a n/a 69.5
2004 537 n/a n/a 67
2005 545 n/a n/a 43.3
2006 589 n/a n/a 99.5
2007 679 n/a n/a 71.6
2008 671 n/a n/a 80.8
2009 820 n/a n/a 61.8
2010 754 n/a n/a 85.1
2011 730 n/a n/a 54.5
2012 595 n/a n/a 57.6
2013 556 n/a n/a 71.8
2014 560 n/a n/a 66.1
2015 641 n/a n/a 39.2
2016 677 n/a n/a 86.6
2017 680 n/a n/a 47.8
2018 547 n/a n/a 39.9
2019 627 n/a n/a 39.9
2020 570 n/a n/a 38.9
2021 471 n/a n/a n/a
2022 408 n/a n/a 39
2023 403 n/a n/a 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southgate Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 417 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 554 n/a n/a 69.5
2003 554 n/a n/a 69.5
2004 537 n/a n/a 67
2005 545 n/a n/a 43.3
2006 589 n/a n/a 99.5
2007 679 n/a n/a 71.6
2008 671 n/a n/a 80.8
2009 820 n/a n/a 61.8
2010 754 n/a n/a 85.1
2011 730 n/a n/a 54.5
2012 595 n/a n/a 57.6
2013 556 n/a n/a 71.8
2014 560 n/a n/a 66.1
2015 641 n/a n/a 39.2
2016 677 n/a n/a 86.6
2017 680 n/a n/a 47.8
2018 547 n/a n/a 39.9
2019 627 n/a n/a 39.9
2020 570 n/a n/a 38.9
2021 471 n/a n/a n/a
2022 408 n/a n/a 39
2023 403 n/a n/a 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southgate Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,780 (19.3%) $354 (3.8%) $3,914 (42.5%) $5,565 (60.4%) $1,515 (16.4%) $7,080 (76.8%) $9,214

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southgate Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students627403
 35.7%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian4930
 38.8%
Asian01
Hispanic534328
 38.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2431
 29.2%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%40%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Southgate Academy.

Students at Southgate Academy are 81% Hispanic, 8% White, 7% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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