South Bay Union School District
School District · Imperial Beach, California
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
12
12 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,202
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
12
12 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,202
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
How this district compares
California rank
#516 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,202
+$4,555 vs California median
District size
5,595 students
Larger than California median
About South Bay Union
South Bay Union is a Imperial Beach, California school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,595 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1. The district invests $22,202 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, South Bay Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunnyslope Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, South Bay Union students show an average math proficiency of 20.3% and ELA proficiency of 30.2%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in South Bay Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Bay Union with test data.
Schools in South Bay Union
12 schools Elementary Schools 12
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Imperial Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 5,595
- Teachers (FTE)
- 235
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Bay Union?
South Bay Union has 12 schools in total — 12 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Bay Union?
The average composite rating for South Bay Union is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Bay Union?
South Bay Union spends $22,202 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Bay Union?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Bay Union is 23.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Bay Union?
Sunnyslope Elementary is the highest-rated school in South Bay Union with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in South Bay Union?
Across schools in South Bay Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Bay Union compare to other districts in California?
South Bay Union has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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