Bay Farm
Tel:
(510)748-4010
- Bay Farm serves 640 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Bay Farm placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Bay Farm places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Bay Farm's student population of 640 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 640 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bay Farm is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bay Farm is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #528 out of 9584 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 39% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 25% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 21% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bay Farm is Alameda High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Amelia Earhart Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alameda Amelia Earhart Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 643 students
0.8 miles
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510)748-4003 0.8 K-5 643 - Alameda Frank Otis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 644 students
1.3 miles
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4013 1.3 K-5 644 - Alameda Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 873 students
1.4 miles
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4018 1.4 6-8 873 - Alameda Donald D. Lum Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 87 students
1.6 miles
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4015 1.6 4-5 87 - Alameda Will C. Wood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 519 students
1.7 miles
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4015 1.7 6-8 519
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