Southgate Elementary School is a public K–6 school in Hayward, California that has about 583 students and a student–teacher ratio of 23:1. The school focuses on reading, writing and math, and it offers help for students who need it and enrichment programs for students who are already doing well. At Southgate Elementary, 44% of students scored at or above proficient in math and 52% did the same in reading. The school has a diverse student body and runs programs that promote cultural awareness, community involvement and acceptance. Southgate takes part in district programs like small-group instruction, using technology in the classroom and helping teachers improve their skills. Funding per student meets district standards and helps with classroom instruction, enrichment and extracurricular activities. Families like Southgate Elementary because it has a good learning environment, students do well in school, and the school is focused on helping students grow. Southgate Elementary has a school culture that supports students, programs that include everyone, and a focus on high achievement, making it one of the best schools in California.