Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Bay Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bay Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Bay Charter's student population of 63 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
63 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
South Bay Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Bay Charter is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4344 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
13%
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
26%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
45%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
13%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Bay Charter's ranking?
South Bay Charter is ranked #4344 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend South Bay Charter?
63 students attend South Bay Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of South Bay Charter students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Bay Charter?
South Bay Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Bay Charter offer ?
South Bay Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is South Bay Charter part of?
South Bay Charter is part of South Bay Union Elementary School District.
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