Below Average
#8382 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bayside Steam Academy
Elementary School · South Bay Union · Imperial Beach, CA
A South Bay Union elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
490 Emory St., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
- Math 23% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayside Steam Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bayside Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Imperial Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,071
Median home value
$811,000
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
30.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sbusd Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Imperial Beach CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| San Diego County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
South Bay Union
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $22,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayside Steam Academy is listed in South Bay Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayside Steam Academy
Bayside Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Imperial Beach, CA, part of South Bay Union, serving approximately 382 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,382 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayside Steam Academy
What grades does Bayside Steam Academy serve?
Bayside Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bayside Steam Academy?
Bayside Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside Steam Academy is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayside Steam Academy rank in CA?
Bayside Steam Academy ranks #8,382 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bayside Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayside Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bayside Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayside Steam Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bayside Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Bayside Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayside Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Bayside Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayside Steam Academy?
71.2% of students at Bayside Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (619) 628-2500
- Area population (ZIP 91932)
- 25,897
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91932; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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