South Bay Elementary School

About South Bay Elementary School

South Bay Elementary School is an award-winning school located in the heart of the South Bay area of Los Angeles. This public school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including a comprehensive music program, a variety of sports teams, and a comprehensive after-school program. South Bay Elementary School also has a strong focus on community involvement and encourages students to be active in the community. The school has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and provides a safe and supportive environment for all students. South Bay Elementary School is committed to providing the highest quality of education to its students, and strives to ensure that each student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	6077 Loma Ave. Eureka, CA 95503
Phone:	(707) 443-4828
Site:	southbayusd.org
Grades:	4 – 6
Enrollment:	135 students

Overview South Bay Elementary School

South Bay Elementary School serves 135 students in grades 4-6.
South Bay Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on South Bay Elementary School

South Bay Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of South Bay Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.