Very Good
#1742 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Jacoby Creek
Elementary School · Jacoby Creek Elementary · Bayside, CA
An elementary school in Bayside, CA where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1617 Old Arcata Rd., Bayside, CA 95524
- Math 67% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jacoby Creek score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jacoby Creek sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Average580/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,697
Median home value
$585,100
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95524; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Street CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Arcata Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Arcata ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Coastal Grove CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 220 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jacoby Creek Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jacoby Creek is listed in Jacoby Creek Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jacoby Creek
Jacoby Creek is a public elementary school in Bayside, CA, part of Jacoby Creek Elementary, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,742 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jacoby Creek
What grades does Jacoby Creek serve?
Jacoby Creek serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jacoby Creek?
Jacoby Creek has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacoby Creek?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacoby Creek is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jacoby Creek rank in CA?
Jacoby Creek ranks #1,742 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Jacoby Creek's MySchoolScout rating?
Jacoby Creek has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Jacoby Creek?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacoby Creek has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jacoby Creek a charter school?
No, Jacoby Creek is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jacoby Creek a Title I school?
No, Jacoby Creek is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacoby Creek?
34.4% of students at Jacoby Creek 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (707) 822-4896
- Area population (ZIP 95524)
- 1,770
- Area median age
- 46.1
Official sources & links
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 95524; 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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