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Email BoardBahia Vista Elementary
125 Bahia Way, San Rafael, CA 94901-4502
Summary
Bahia Vista Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 14th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 20.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
23.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 20.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,349/4,657 (7th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,696/4,657 (21st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 552 |
| Low-Income Students | 549 (99.5%) |
| English Learners | 433 (78.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.1 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.2 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period.
•Math +1.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 12.1% to 27.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,349 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.1% to 27.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,696 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bahia Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Bahia Vista Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in San Rafael City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bahia Vista Elementary rank in California?
Bahia Vista Elementary ranks No. 4,349 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,696 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bahia Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 6 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 20.4% meet the reading standard and 23.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bahia Vista Elementary compare with other schools in San Rafael?
Bahia Vista Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in San Rafael with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San RafaelHow does Bahia Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Marin County?
Bahia Vista Elementary is No. 26 in both reading and math proficiency among the 27 K–5 schools in Marin County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Marin CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bahia Vista ElementaryThis school | 23.1% | 20.4% |
| Coleman Elementary | 50.0% | 49.4% |
| Glenwood Elementary | 60.7% | 60.5% |
