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Southgate Independent School District

School District · Southgate, Kentucky

Students: 195
Teachers (FTE): 19

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

1

1 elem

Enrollment

195

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.3:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southgate Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Southgate Public School

7.4/10

Southgate · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$18,981

+$4,995 vs Kentucky median

District size

195 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

Top-Rated Schools in Southgate Independent

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

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1Southgate Public School7.4 / 10

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About Southgate Independent

Southgate Independent is a Southgate, Kentucky school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 195 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. District-level spending was $18,981 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Southgate Independent is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southgate Public School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Southgate Independent students show an average math proficiency of 39.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school.

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Schools in Southgate Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency39.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency51.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Southgate Independent with test data.

Schools in Southgate Independent

1 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Southgate
Total Enrollment
195
Teachers (FTE)
19
District spending per student
$18,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southgate Independent?

Southgate Independent has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Southgate Independent?

The average composite rating for Southgate Independent is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Southgate Independent?

Southgate Independent's district-level spending was $18,981 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Southgate Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Southgate Independent is 10.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Southgate Independent?

Southgate Public School is the highest-rated school in Southgate Independent with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Southgate Independent?

Across schools in Southgate Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
39.4%
ELA Proficiency
51.7%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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