South Bay Union Elementary
Humboldt County school performance
South Bay Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 44th percentile among California school districts.
Only 41.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 29.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.0% |
| District Reading Rank | 567 / 977 (42nd percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 538 / 977 (45th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Spend per Student | $22,575 |
| Schools in District | 4 |
| Student Enrollment | 855 |
| Low-Income Students | 259 (80.4%) |
| English Learners | 33 (10.2%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 9.2 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math +2.3 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
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All Meetings REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES | N/A | N/A |
Citizen Bond Oversight Committee Meeting REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES | N/A | N/A |
HomeMeetings Listing REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES | N/A | N/A |
Meeting of the CBOC REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES | N/A | N/A |
Meetings Listing REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES | N/A | N/A |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 25.6 points in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 20.0 points in math. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does South Bay Union Elementary rank in California?
South Bay Union Elementary ranks No. 567 of 977 in reading and No. 538 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Are results improving across South Bay Union Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 3 of 4 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 2 of 4.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in South Bay Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 37.2%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 25.7%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with South Bay Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Humboldt County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| South Bay Union ElementaryThis district | 29.0% | 41.4% |
| McKinleyville Union Elementary | 24.5% | 34.8% |
| Arcata Elementary | 28.6% | 42.0% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
