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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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 407 students in South Bay Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
407 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Bay Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1037 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#994 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
28%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
47%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,066 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,071 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,066
$19,978
Spending / Student
$18,071
$18,399
Best South Bay Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
South Bay Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Gr: 4-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Pine Hill Elementary 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
Gr: K-3 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 407 students.
What is the rank of South Bay Union Elementary School District?
South Bay Union Elementary School District is ranked #1037 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
47% of South Bay Union Elementary School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 $18,071 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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