South Bay Elementary

Summary:

South Bay Elementary is a public middle school located in Eureka, California, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 127 students. The school is part of the South Bay Union Elementary School District.

South Bay Elementary faces several significant challenges. The school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 7.7% in 2018-2019 to 39.7% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, South Bay Elementary's performance on standardized tests is consistently and significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 32.26% of South Bay Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 36.33% for the district and 46.66% for the state. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.91% to 75.59% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Freshwater Charter Middle, which is located just 7.47 miles away, South Bay Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing school in terms of academic achievement and other key metrics. This highlights the need for South Bay Elementary to closely examine the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the area and consider ways to implement similar approaches to improve attendance, strengthen instructional practices, and provide targeted support to students and families.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 6077 Loma Ave.
       Eureka, CA  95503-6869


(707) 443-4828

District: South Bay Union Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,582 Help


Feeder schools for South Bay Elementary:

Elementary:    Pine Hill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.8%
Hispanic:
26.8%
Two or more races:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Bay Elementary ranks worse than 72.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at South Bay Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.8%), Hispanic (26.8%), two or more races (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Bay Elementary is 22.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Bay Elementary is $11,582.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Bay Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bay Elementary 4224th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See South Bay Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Bay Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.79 2217th 4809 53.9%
2005 42.09 2599th 4822 46.1%
2006 33.97 3057th 4818 36.6%
2007 36.67 3128th 5113 38.8%
2008 27.24 3813th 5113 25.4%
2009 16.76 4632nd 5193 10.8%
2010 15.76 4868th 5314 8.4%
2011 27.00 4187th 5377 22.1%
2012 43.98 3006th 5390 44.2%
2013 49.80 2707th 5530 51.0%
2015 39.53 3043rd 5611 45.8%
2016 32.77 3544th 5614 36.9%
2017 30.06 3823rd 5692 32.8%
2018 30.73 3773rd 5662 33.4%
2019 22.29 4603rd 5789 20.5%
2021 23.94 1073rd 1417 24.3%
2022 24.09 4437th 5883 24.6%
2023 34.40 3546th 5874 39.6%
2024 26.76 4224th 5862 27.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.04 1998th 2634 24.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.47 3283rd 5084 35.4%
2019 27.00 4098th 5173 20.8%
2021 31.58 790th 1110 28.8%
2022 30.44 3802nd 5264 27.8%
2023 39.41 3114th 5374 42.1%
2024 28.09 4138th 5511 24.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.78 97th 356 72.8%
2023 68.74 70th 336 79.2%
2024 45.47 190th 364 47.8%
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Rank History for Female students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.41 3805th 5413 29.7%
2019 22.94 4389th 5492 20.1%
2021 24.27 944th 1267 25.5%
2022 20.35 4689th 5635 16.8%
2023 31.45 3634th 5617 35.3%
2024 28.51 3926th 5605 30.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.70 1072nd 2128 49.6%
2019 37.35 1412th 2585 45.4%
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Rank History for Male students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.93 3554th 5431 34.6%
2019 21.46 4524th 5510 17.9%
2021 24.45 955th 1272 24.9%
2022 38.61 3091st 5663 45.4%
2023 41.05 2994th 5650 47.0%
2024 27.20 4072nd 5636 27.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.94 3084th 4830 36.1%
2019 32.67 3508th 4963 29.3%
2024 21.64 4361st 5102 14.5%
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Rank History for White students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.18 2315th 2737 15.4%
2019 7.82 2694th 2834 4.9%
2022 12.57 2460th 2726 9.8%
2023 12.71 2411th 2662 9.4%
2024 13.41 2369th 2647 10.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for South Bay Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 331 2 35 15 5 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 324 5 42 15 5 n/a n/a 0 391
1990 306 6 43 18 10 n/a n/a 0 383
1991 308 7 21 21 19 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 293 6 14 25 30 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 281 8 13 23 21 n/a n/a 0 346
1994 296 9 13 22 20 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 246 7 32 14 19 n/a n/a 0 318
1996 246 7 32 14 19 n/a n/a 0 318
1997 220 10 29 14 12 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 196 11 25 20 20 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 193 7 20 20 23 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 181 5 14 22 20 n/a n/a 0 242
2001 178 6 14 32 10 n/a n/a 0 240
2002 144 3 11 26 3 n/a n/a 0 187
2003 144 3 11 26 3 n/a n/a 0 187
2004 116 3 13 24 9 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 104 1 5 28 7 n/a n/a 0 145
2006 107 2 4 26 14 n/a n/a 0 153
2007 108 3 8 26 17 n/a n/a 2 164
2008 100 5 7 25 19 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 102 3 8 22 13 0 0 0 148
2010 98 7 5 28 16 0 2 0 156
2011 66 8 5 21 12 0 0 0 112
2012 96 4 12 34 16 3 9 0 174
2013 95 3 15 33 5 4 12 0 167
2014 88 2 13 33 6 3 16 0 161
2015 83 4 13 35 10 1 17 0 163
2016 110 2 7 44 20 1 15 0 199
2017 96 0 9 47 18 0 12 0 182
2018 85 1 8 46 13 1 14 0 168
2019 84 1 9 39 5 1 24 0 163
2020 87 0 7 36 5 1 17 0 153
2021 77 0 8 27 6 1 16 0 135
2022 60 1 6 23 5 0 18 0 113
2023 62 0 5 34 4 0 21 1 127

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Bay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 18.4 21.0 n/a
1989 391 19.0 20.5 n/a
1990 383 18.0 21.2 n/a
1991 376 17.5 21.4 n/a
1992 368 17.8 20.6 47.8
1993 346 16.3 21.2 52.3
1994 360 18.7 19.3 49.7
1995 318 16.4 19.4 60.7
1996 318 16.4 19.4 60.7
1997 285 16.6 17.2 64.2
1998 272 16.5 16.5 69.9
1999 263 18.1 14.5 69.2
2000 242 15.5 15.6 76.9
2001 240 13.9 17.3 68.8
2002 187 14.0 13.4 71.7
2003 187 14.0 13.4 71.7
2004 165 9.0 18.3 69.1
2005 145 9.0 16.1 71
2006 153 9.3 16.5 69.9
2007 164 10.3 15.9 72.2
2008 156 9.5 16.4 73.7
2009 148 8.5 17.4 72.3
2010 156 9.0 17.3 73.7
2011 112 n/a n/a 79.5
2012 174 10.0 17.4 n/a
2013 167 9.3 17.9 58.1
2014 161 7.2 22.1 65.8
2015 163 9.0 18.1 63.2
2016 199 9.0 22.1 60.8
2017 182 7.6 23.9 72
2018 168 8.6 19.5 71.4
2019 163 7.0 23.2 74.8
2020 153 n/a n/a 71.2
2021 135 7.4 18.2 70.4
2022 113 4.0 28.2 69.9
2023 127 5.7 22.2 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Bay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 18.4 21.0 n/a
1989 391 19.0 20.5 n/a
1990 383 18.0 21.2 n/a
1991 376 17.5 21.4 n/a
1992 368 17.8 20.6 47.8
1993 346 16.3 21.2 52.3
1994 360 18.7 19.3 49.7
1995 318 16.4 19.4 60.7
1996 318 16.4 19.4 60.7
1997 285 16.6 17.2 64.2
1998 272 16.5 16.5 69.9
1999 263 18.1 14.5 69.2
2000 242 15.5 15.6 76.9
2001 240 13.9 17.3 68.8
2002 187 14.0 13.4 71.7
2003 187 14.0 13.4 71.7
2004 165 9.0 18.3 69.1
2005 145 9.0 16.1 71
2006 153 9.3 16.5 69.9
2007 164 10.3 15.9 72.2
2008 156 9.5 16.4 73.7
2009 148 8.5 17.4 72.3
2010 156 9.0 17.3 73.7
2011 112 n/a n/a 79.5
2012 174 10.0 17.4 n/a
2013 167 9.3 17.9 58.1
2014 161 7.2 22.1 65.8
2015 163 9.0 18.1 63.2
2016 199 9.0 22.1 60.8
2017 182 7.6 23.9 72
2018 168 8.6 19.5 71.4
2019 163 7.0 23.2 74.8
2020 153 n/a n/a 71.2
2021 135 7.4 18.2 70.4
2022 113 4.0 28.2 69.9
2023 127 5.7 22.2 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Bay Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,582

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Bay Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4603rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3546th of 5874 Elementary schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Elementary)40.745.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union Elementary)4046.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Elementary)23.734
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union Elementary)23.333.3
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Elementary)36.628.9
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union Elementary)38.128.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Elementary)4.922.2
 17.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union Elementary)7.122.5
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (South Bay Elementary)14.628.9
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (South Bay Union Elementary)16.728.6
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Elementary)37.711.5
 26.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union Elementary)38.719.4
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Elementary)16.411.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union Elementary)17.719.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students163127
 22.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic3934
 12.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8462
 26.2%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%75.6%
 0.7%


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Students at South Bay Elementary are 49% White, 27% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended South Bay Elementary.


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