South Bay Charter
6077 Loma Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503-6869
Summary
South Bay Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 45th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 24.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 581/1,204 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 740/1,204 (39th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 44 |
| Low-Income Students | 41 (93.2%) |
| English Learners | 6 (13.6%) |
School Website
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Niche
Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.8 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period. Math fell 0.4 points from last year and fell 6.6 points over the full period.
•Math -6.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 27.8% to 52.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.2% to 25.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 740 of 1,204 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 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 South Bay Charter rank in California?
South Bay Charter ranks No. 581 of 1,204 in reading and No. 740 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does South Bay Charter compare with other schools in Eureka?
South Bay Charter is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Eureka with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EurekaHow does South Bay Charter compare with other schools in Humboldt County?
South Bay Charter is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Humboldt County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Humboldt CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| South Bay CharterThis school | 24.6% | 44.8% |
| Freshwater Charter Middle | 53.2% | 63.8% |
