Below Average
#1917 of 2,228 schools in WA
Southgate Elementary School
Elementary School · Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA
A Kennewick School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3121 WEST 19TH AVENUE, Kennewick, WA 99337
- Math 39% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southgate Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southgate Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- City Safety: High3,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennewick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,227
Median home value
$356,700
Median rent
$1,347/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Westgate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Canyon View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 372 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kennewick School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #23 of 29
- District spending per student
- $15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southgate Elementary School is listed in Kennewick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southgate Elementary School
Southgate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kennewick, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,917 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southgate Elementary School
What grades does Southgate Elementary School serve?
Southgate Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Southgate Elementary School?
Southgate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southgate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southgate Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southgate Elementary School rank in WA?
Southgate Elementary School ranks #1,917 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Southgate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southgate Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southgate Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southgate Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southgate Elementary School a charter school?
No, Southgate Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southgate Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Southgate Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southgate Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Southgate Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (509) 585-3380
- Area population (ZIP 99337)
- 33,080
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99337; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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