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South Bay Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,856 students in South Bay Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in South Bay Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
5,856 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
South Bay Union School District, which is ranked #1483 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1472 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
176 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,974 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
55%
# Black Students
117 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
383 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
191 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
795
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
726
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
719
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
717
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
767
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
835
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
856
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
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 $19,714 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,711 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,714
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,711
$19,787
Best South Bay Union School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
Grades: K-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #22.
Imperial Beach Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5600
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5600
Grades: K-8
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Emory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300
Grades: K-6
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Bayside Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
490 Emory St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-2500
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-2500
Grades: K-6
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Elm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-8800
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-8800
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Oneonta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Tenth St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8600
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8600
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #77.
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Rimbey St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Rank: #88.
Sbusd Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-1605
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-1605
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
Rank: #99.
Teofilo Mendoza
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #1010.
Howard Pence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 Via Tonga Ct.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-8100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-8100
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ebony Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5000
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5000
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #1212.
George Nicoloff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1777 Howard Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1605
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1605
Grades: K-6
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Fern Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8690
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Bay Union School District?
South Bay Union School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,856 students.
What is the rank of South Bay Union School District?
South Bay Union School District is ranked #1483 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Bay Union School District?
85% of South Bay Union School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Bay Union School District?
South Bay Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is South Bay Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,711 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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