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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 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 374 students in South Bay Union Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in South Bay Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
7,677 Schools
# Students
374 Students
3,817,118 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
173,969 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Bay Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1035 of all 1,904 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
0.67
0.64
% American Indian
4%
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
33%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
46%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,749 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,666 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,749
$20,100
Spending / Student
$19,666
$18,511
Best South Bay Union Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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