Bahia Vista Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bahia Vista Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bahia Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bahia Vista Elementary School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
580 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bahia Vista Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bahia Vista Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3339 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
n/a
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is Bahia Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Bahia Vista Elementary School is ranked #3339 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Bahia Vista Elementary School?
580 students attend Bahia Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bahia Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bahia Vista Elementary School?
Bahia Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bahia Vista Elementary School offer ?
Bahia Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bahia Vista Elementary School part of?
Bahia Vista Elementary School is part of San Rafael City Elementary School District.
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