Eden Gardens Elementary vs Southgate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Gardens Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
477 students
Southgate Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
581 students
| Measure | Eden Gardens Elementary Hayward, California | Southgate Elementary Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4018 of 5,693 | #1756 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42929 of 50,301 | #23212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 477 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 56% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southgate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 23.0).
- •Southgate Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 23%).
- •Southgate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Southgate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 69.4%).
- •Southgate Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.9).
- •Southgate Elementary is the larger school with 581 students compared with 477.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eden Gardens Elementary better than Southgate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southgate Elementary ranks higher (52.8 vs 23.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eden Gardens Elementary and Southgate Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eden Gardens Elementary: 477. Southgate Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eden Gardens Elementary and Southgate Elementary rank in California?
Eden Gardens Elementary is 4018th of 5,693 and Southgate Elementary is 1756th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).