Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bay View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay View Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bay View Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bay View Elementary School often compared to?
Bay View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bay View Elementary School?
328 students attend Bay View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bay View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay View Elementary School?
Bay View Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bay View Elementary School offer ?
Bay View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bay View Elementary School part of?
Bay View Elementary School is part of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District.
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