Impact Academy of Arts & Technology vs Southgate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology
Hayward · Charter high · Grades 6–12
716 students
Southgate Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
581 students
| Measure | Impact Academy of Arts & Technology Hayward, California | Southgate Elementary Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,343 | #1756 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10473 of 16,910 | #23212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 716 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 56% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southgate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 42.0).
- •Southgate Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 28%).
- •Southgate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Impact Academy of Arts & Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 63.9%).
- •Impact Academy of Arts & Technology does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.3).
- •Impact Academy of Arts & Technology is the larger school with 716 students compared with 581.
- •Impact Academy of Arts & Technology is a charter school while Southgate Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Impact Academy of Arts & Technology better than Southgate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southgate Elementary ranks higher (52.8 vs 42.0 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 Impact Academy of Arts & Technology and Southgate Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology: 716. Southgate Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Impact Academy of Arts & Technology and Southgate Elementary rank in California?
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology is 532nd of 1,343 and Southgate Elementary is 1756th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).