Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)57%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
9%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy?
662 students attend Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy?
Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy offer ?
Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy part of?
Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.
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