Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bay Farm ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 77%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Farm ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bay Farm's student population of 552 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bay Farm is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bay Farm often compared to?
Bay Farmis often viewed alongside schools like Amelia Earhart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bay Farm?
552 students attend Bay Farm.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bay Farm students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Farm?
Bay Farm has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bay Farm offer ?
Bay Farm offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bay Farm part of?
Bay Farm is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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