Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy (Closed 2018)
Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy served 662 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)57%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
40%
54%
Black
2%
5%
White
18%
23%
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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