Top Rankings
Southgate Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,742 students in Southgate Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Southgate Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
3,742 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southgate Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#568 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
67%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
9%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
62%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,932 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,928 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,932
$18,604
Spending / Student
$13,928
$17,782
Best Southgate Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16500 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Shelters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12600 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15800 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Southgate Anderson High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15475 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Grogan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Burns St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Fordline Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14775 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Asher School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
18635 Bowie St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4600
Gr: K-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southgate Community School District?
Southgate Community School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,742 students.
What is the rank of Southgate Community School District?
Southgate Community School District is ranked #585 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate Community School District?
62% of Southgate Community School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southgate Community School District?
Southgate Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Southgate Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,928 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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