Southgate Independent

Southgate Independent school district in Kentucky has only one school, Southgate Public School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in writing and social studies, it also faces significant challenges, with uneven academic performance across different subjects and grade levels.

Southgate Public School's proficiency rates on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) vary widely, with mathematics proficiency ranging from 27% to 52% and reading proficiency ranging from 21% to 62%, compared to state averages of 43% and 47%, respectively. However, the school's writing and social studies proficiency rates are relatively strong, with 76% and 71% of 8th graders proficient or better, respectively, compared to state averages of 49% and 35%.

The school serves a high-poverty population, with 87.44% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and its spending per student is significantly higher than the state average at $25,517. While these factors may contribute to the school's uneven academic performance, the data suggests that with targeted interventions and a focus on improving weaker areas, Southgate Public School has the potential to raise its overall academic performance and better serve its students.