Bay Farm
Bay Farm serves 640 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Bay Farm placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 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% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Bay Farm ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Bay Farm's student population of 640 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 Rankings
Bay Farm is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #409 out of 9659 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 39% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 25% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 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 Arise High School (3.0 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alameda Amelia Earhart Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 643 students10
0.8 miles
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003 0.8 K-5 643 - Alameda Frank Otis Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 644 students10
1.3 miles
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013 1.3 K-5 644 - Alameda Lincoln Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 873 students10
1.4 miles
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018 1.4 6-8 873 - Alameda Donald D. Lum Elementary School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 4-5 | 87 students10
1.6 miles
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015 1.6 4-5 87 - Alameda Will C. Wood Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 519 students10
1.7 miles
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015 1.7 6-8 519
School Reviews
| 5 7/21/2021 Love this school! - Posted by Parent - K |
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