Very Good
#3003 of 9,533 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Bay Farm
Elementary School · Alameda Unified
200 Aughinbaugh Way, Alameda, CA 94502
Enrollment
568
Student-Teacher
24.7:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
568
Student-Teacher
24.7:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Alameda
#10 of 18
public schools
California elementary schools
#2,006 of 5,817
In district
#9 of 15
Alameda Unified
Equity
9.6 / 10
Exceptional
About Bay Farm
Bay Farm serves 568 students in grades K-8 as a regular public elementary school at 200 Aughinbaugh Way in Alameda, California. With 23 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24.7:1. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #698 out of 9,566 California schools, placing it in the 93rd percentile statewide.
Students show solid proficiency rates with 79% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and 71% in mathematics across all grade levels. Bay Farm sits in Alameda County's ZIP code 94502, an affluent suburban community of 14,225 residents where the median household income reaches $207,823 and median home values are $1,145,500. The neighborhood reflects high educational attainment, with 69% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 2.5%.
This combination of strong academic results and an educated, economically stable community creates an environment where students can thrive academically. Bay Farm operates within a large suburban setting that offers families the benefits of both accessibility and a well-resourced educational environment.
What Parents Should Know
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Farm is 24.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.
Score Breakdown
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Bay Farm — Students at Bay Farm score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Bay Farm Compares
See how Bay Farm performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 77% (2019) to 72.85% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 81% (2019) to 79.8% (2024).
Location
200 Aughinbaugh Way, Alameda, CA 94502
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bay Farm may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Frank Otis Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Love Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Alameda, see our Alameda schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Earhart Elementary Alameda | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Frank Otis Elementary Alameda | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| THE CHILD UNIQUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Alameda | 1.4 mi | — |
| Coastline Christian Schools Alameda | 1.3 mi | — |
| The Child Unique Montessori School/Montessori Elementary School of Alameda Alameda | 1.4 mi | — |
| Will C. Wood Middle Alameda | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| COASTLINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Alameda | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Alameda | 1.5 mi | — |
| Alameda High Alameda | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Lincoln Middle Alameda | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| ST JOSEPH NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Alameda | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alameda | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| St. Joseph Elementary Alameda | 1.5 mi | — |
| ST PHILIP NERI SCHOOL Alameda | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| St. Philip Neri Elementary Alameda | 1.3 mi | — |
| THE PHILLIPS ACADEMY Alameda | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| RISING STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL Alameda | 1.5 mi | — |
| BAYSIDE MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION Alameda | 1.7 mi | — |
| DA VINCI CENTER FOR GIFTED CHILDREN Alameda | 1.8 mi | — |
| Love Elementary Alameda | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94502 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$194,821
Median Home Value
$1,182,600
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
13,359
College Educated
71%
Homeownership
86.9%
Avg Commute
36 min
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Median Age
45.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Bay Farm has a median household income of $194,821. It is a well-educated community where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,182,600, with a median rent of $3,501/month. The local poverty rate of 2.6% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Riverside, CA | 7.1 |
| Alpine Vista Tulare, CA | 7.1 |
| Ansel Adams Stockton, CA | 7.1 |
| Baldwin (Julia) Elementary San Jose, CA | 7.1 |
| Bassett Street Elementary Lake Balboa, CA | 7.1 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Corona, CA | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bay Farm
What grades does Bay Farm serve?
Bay Farm serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bay Farm?
Bay Farm has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Farm?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Farm is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Farm rank in CA?
Bay Farm is ranked #3003 out of 9,533 schools in CA.
What is Bay Farm's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Farm has a composite rating of 7.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bay Farm?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Bay Farm has 72.1% math proficiency and 79.5% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Bay Farm a charter school?
No, Bay Farm is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Farm a Title I school?
No, Bay Farm is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Farm?
23.8% of students at Bay Farm qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (5,270/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Alameda). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 23.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 748-4010
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Alameda Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,061
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,957
- District Rank
- #9 of 15
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