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South Bay Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 421 students in South Bay Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in South Bay Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
421 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
South Bay Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1237 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1254 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
55%
# Black Students
4 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
206 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
49%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
69
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,432
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,470
$19,787
Best South Bay Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Bay Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Vance Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4596
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4596
Grades: K-3
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
South Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Grades: 4-6
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Bay Union Elementary School District?
South Bay Union Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 421 students.
What is the rank of South Bay Union Elementary School District?
South Bay Union Elementary School District is ranked #1237 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Bay Union Elementary School District?
49% of South Bay Union Elementary School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Bay Union Elementary School District?
South Bay Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is South Bay Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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