Southgate Elementary

Summary:

Southgate Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hayward, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 611 students. The school is part of the Hayward Unified School District, which is ranked 1235 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southgate Elementary consistently outperforms the Hayward Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Southgate Elementary had 56.09% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.29% for Hayward Unified and 47.04% for California. The school also has a strong performance among its Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status student groups, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools in these categories. However, Southgate Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.0% in 2018-2019 to 35.7% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend.

Southgate Elementary outperforms the nearby Schafer Park Elementary, Eden Gardens Elementary, and Tyrrell Elementary in the Hayward Unified School District, particularly in academic achievement. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, the school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages, suggesting that the school is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's performance among its Asian student group is relatively low, ranking in the bottom 25% of California elementary schools in this category, which may be an area for the school to investigate and address.


Detail:

Public K-6

 26601 Calaroga Ave.
       Hayward, CA  94545-3121


(510) 723-3905

District: Hayward Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1839th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Southgate Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High:    Mt. Eden High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  611

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.8%
Asian:
34.2%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Compare Details Southgate Elementary ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Hayward Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.8%), Asian (34.2%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southgate Elementary is 22, which is the 8th best among 19 elementary schools in the Hayward Unified School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southgate Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southgate Elementary 1839th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Southgate Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hayward Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayward Unified 1235th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southgate Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.75 2652nd 4809 44.9%
2005 51.39 2122nd 4822 56.0%
2006 42.94 2562nd 4818 46.8%
2007 34.54 3255th 5113 36.3%
2008 30.51 3542nd 5113 30.7%
2009 23.30 4186th 5193 19.4%
2010 32.35 3670th 5314 30.9%
2011 29.38 4036th 5377 24.9%
2012 30.61 3899th 5390 27.7%
2013 30.85 3967th 5530 28.3%
2015 48.61 2518th 5611 55.1%
2016 59.62 2007th 5614 64.3%
2017 74.10 1383rd 5692 75.7%
2018 75.35 1342nd 5662 76.3%
2019 73.54 1447th 5789 75.0%
2022 60.33 2012th 5883 65.8%
2023 64.82 1809th 5874 69.2%
2024 64.64 1839th 5862 68.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.47 993rd 3246 69.4%
2019 82.09 288th 3275 91.2%
2022 46.93 1371st 3311 58.6%
2023 62.79 682nd 3250 79.0%
2024 38.77 1910th 3160 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.88 411th 5084 91.9%
2019 83.46 566th 5173 89.1%
2022 55.09 1972nd 5264 62.5%
2023 74.38 1009th 5374 81.2%
2024 75.48 1035th 5511 81.2%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Southgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.19 1185th 5413 78.1%
2019 76.19 1251st 5492 77.2%
2022 55.58 2125th 5635 62.3%
2023 65.45 1697th 5617 69.8%
2024 62.64 1826th 5605 67.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.80 322nd 2128 84.9%
2019 62.49 664th 2585 74.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Southgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.82 1453rd 5431 73.2%
2019 68.04 1593rd 5510 71.1%
2022 63.69 1795th 5663 68.3%
2023 62.16 1853rd 5650 67.2%
2024 64.14 1777th 5636 68.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Southgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.65 615th 1071 42.6%
2019 35.15 857th 1149 25.4%
2022 32.96 874th 1154 24.3%
2023 26.97 949th 1190 20.3%
2024 38.48 863rd 1203 28.3%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Southgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.19 38th 747 94.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southgate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.47 1169th 4830 75.8%
2019 76.88 837th 4963 83.1%
2022 55.61 1864th 5084 63.3%
2023 64.87 1408th 5098 72.4%
2024 66.96 1314th 5102 74.2%
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Data source: test scores: California 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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Open Quote It is amazing how the staff take the time to get to know each of the students by name. Very secure school i feel my children are safe while getting a great education. The principal also is very active with the children and with getting to know the parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Southgate Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 245 42 79 119 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 221 61 87 135 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1990 231 66 90 148 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1991 210 67 107 159 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1992 210 66 121 159 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1993 204 77 133 181 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1994 179 74 134 157 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1995 130 82 132 123 9 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 130 82 132 123 9 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 151 103 167 158 9 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 126 111 166 172 12 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 135 116 176 208 12 n/a n/a 0 647
2000 149 111 182 227 9 n/a n/a 0 678
2001 132 106 201 253 6 n/a n/a 0 698
2002 103 85 212 261 7 n/a n/a 0 668
2003 103 85 212 261 7 n/a n/a 0 668
2004 91 76 231 233 8 n/a n/a 16 655
2005 79 82 232 226 3 n/a n/a 41 663
2006 69 68 216 211 2 n/a n/a 41 607
2007 57 83 192 233 2 n/a n/a 44 611
2008 48 99 192 233 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 48 98 163 238 2 27 71 0 647
2010 63 109 162 268 6 33 6 0 647
2011 54 113 165 268 6 33 4 0 643
2012 51 113 165 292 7 35 7 0 670
2013 47 115 157 277 8 35 24 0 663
2014 36 104 162 314 5 37 29 0 687
2015 36 68 188 289 7 37 26 0 651
2016 40 65 187 308 6 40 41 0 687
2017 35 66 192 320 4 42 40 0 699
2018 40 57 189 304 4 47 40 0 681
2019 34 52 200 302 0 51 38 0 677
2020 30 48 212 305 0 50 33 0 678
2021 22 40 213 289 0 52 41 0 657
2022 20 33 208 283 0 46 36 0 626
2023 21 28 209 280 0 36 37 0 611

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 19.6 24.7 n/a
1989 504 23.1 21.8 n/a
1990 535 25.4 21.0 n/a
1991 543 25.3 21.4 n/a
1992 556 25.7 21.6 29
1993 596 23.9 24.9 31.4
1994 546 20.0 27.3 33.2
1995 476 22.5 21.2 49.8
1996 476 22.5 21.2 49.8
1997 588 24.3 24.2 36.1
1998 587 26.8 21.9 36.6
1999 647 29.1 22.2 40.6
2000 678 34.2 19.8 35.5
2001 698 35.6 19.6 37.2
2002 668 33.5 19.9 28.7
2003 668 33.5 19.9 28.7
2004 655 32.2 20.3 44.3
2005 663 32.1 20.7 93.6
2006 607 30.2 20.1 0
2007 611 30.3 20.2 50.4
2008 573 33.1 17.3 n/a
2009 647 31.7 18.9 49.9
2010 647 28.8 22.4 58
2011 643 n/a n/a 44.8
2012 670 23.6 28.3 n/a
2013 663 23.1 28.6 51.3
2014 687 25.8 26.6 58.7
2015 651 27.0 24.1 58.7
2016 687 28.0 24.5 59
2017 699 28.1 24.7 53.1
2018 681 28.0 24.3 59.6
2019 677 28.0 24.1 64.5
2020 678 n/a n/a 60.9
2021 657 27.0 24.3 47.5
2022 626 28.3 22.1 42.5
2023 611 27.6 22.0 69.1

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 19.6 24.7 n/a
1989 504 23.1 21.8 n/a
1990 535 25.4 21.0 n/a
1991 543 25.3 21.4 n/a
1992 556 25.7 21.6 29
1993 596 23.9 24.9 31.4
1994 546 20.0 27.3 33.2
1995 476 22.5 21.2 49.8
1996 476 22.5 21.2 49.8
1997 588 24.3 24.2 36.1
1998 587 26.8 21.9 36.6
1999 647 29.1 22.2 40.6
2000 678 34.2 19.8 35.5
2001 698 35.6 19.6 37.2
2002 668 33.5 19.9 28.7
2003 668 33.5 19.9 28.7
2004 655 32.2 20.3 44.3
2005 663 32.1 20.7 93.6
2006 607 30.2 20.1 0
2007 611 30.3 20.2 50.4
2008 573 33.1 17.3 n/a
2009 647 31.7 18.9 49.9
2010 647 28.8 22.4 58
2011 643 n/a n/a 44.8
2012 670 23.6 28.3 n/a
2013 663 23.1 28.6 51.3
2014 687 25.8 26.6 58.7
2015 651 27.0 24.1 58.7
2016 687 28.0 24.5 59
2017 699 28.1 24.7 53.1
2018 681 28.0 24.3 59.6
2019 677 28.0 24.1 64.5
2020 678 n/a n/a 60.9
2021 657 27.0 24.3 47.5
2022 626 28.3 22.1 42.5
2023 611 27.6 22.0 69.1

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Southgate Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%96.0%99.0%99.0%94.0%96.0%
201389.0%0.0%0.0%11.0%98.0%99.0%100.0%96.0%95.0%
201496.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%97.0%100.0%97.0%100.0%
201588.0%0.0%0.0%12.0%93.0%100.0%100.0%91.0%88.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%≥98.0%95.0%96.0%
201996.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%96.0%98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southgate Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1447th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1809th of 5874 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Southgate Elementary)62.558.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hayward Unified)32.730.7
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southgate Elementary)6557.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hayward Unified)33.527.4
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Southgate Elementary)52.754.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hayward Unified)33.531.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southgate Elementary)58.743.3
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Unified)26.722.2
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Southgate Elementary)67.755.6
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hayward Unified)39.129.4
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southgate Elementary)52.531.7
 20.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Unified)21.814.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Southgate Elementary)33.323.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Hayward Unified)16.915.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Southgate Elementary)63.854.9
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hayward Unified)36.131.9
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southgate Elementary)5545.8
 9.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Unified)25.618.9
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students677611
 9.7%
African American5228
 46.2%
American Indian00
Asian200209
 4.5%
Hispanic302280
 7.3%
Pacific Islander5136
 29.4%
White3421
 38.2%
Two or More Races3837
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%69.1%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate Elementary

Southgate Elementary ranks 1839th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 611 students attended Southgate Elementary.

Students at Southgate Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 34% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 6% Pacific Islander, 5% African American, 3% White.

Students who attend Southgate Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High : Mt. Eden High


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