South Bay Union School District

601 Elm Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932-2029
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

South Bay Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,116 students in South Bay Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in South Bay Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
6,116 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

South Bay Union School District, which is ranked #1029 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1037 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Bay Union  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Bay Union  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Bay Union  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
197 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,211 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
56%
# Black Students
127 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
392 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
172 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
808
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
738
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
726
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
769
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
856
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
862
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
886
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,876 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,873 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Bay Union  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$115 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of South Bay Union  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,876
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Bay Union  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,873
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Bay Union  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Bay Union School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nestor Language Charter
Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
Grades: K-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #22.
Sbusd Virtual Academy
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-1605
Grades: K-6
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Emory Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300
Grades: K-6
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Imperial Beach Charter
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5600
Grades: K-8
| 794 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Ebony Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5000
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Bayside Steam Academy
Math: 11% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Emory St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-2500
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Howard Pence Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
877 Via Tonga Ct.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-8100
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #88.
Teofilo Mendoza
Math: 10% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Rimbey St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Elm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-8800
Grades: K-6
| 370 students
Rank: #1111.
Oneonta Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 Tenth St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8600
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1212.
George Nicoloff Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1777 Howard Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1605
Grades: K-6
| 617 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vip Village Preschool
1001 Fern Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8690
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Bay Union School District?
South Bay Union School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,116 students.
What is the rank of South Bay Union School District?
South Bay Union School District is ranked #1029 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Bay Union School District?
85% of South Bay Union School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Bay Union School District?
South Bay Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is South Bay Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,873 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 6,116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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