About This School
Bay Farm Elementary School is located in Alameda, CA and is one of 20 schools in Alameda City Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 507 students in grades K-5.
Bay Farm Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bay Farm Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Bay Farm Elementary School had an API growth score of 947 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bay Farm Elementary School's 2011 base score was 942 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Bay Farm Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bay Farm Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Bay Farm Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bay Farm Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Bay Farm Elementary School had an API growth score of 947 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bay Farm Elementary School's 2011 base score was 942 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Bay Farm Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bay Farm Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Alameda City Unified District Spending
$8,153Per Pupil
The Alameda City Unified spends $8,153 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 31% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Alameda City Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Academy 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Chinese Christian Schools - Alameda 1 miles | n/a | |
| Frank Otis Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Lincoln Middle School 1.4 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Alameda City Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Bay Farm Elementary School200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 507
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Bay Farm Elementary School had 6% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Asian/Pacific Islander
54%
White
32%
Two or More Races
6%
Black
4%
Hispanic
4%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Bay Farm Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Bay Farm Elementary School
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Our daughter is in first grade at Bay Farm and we really feel great about the school. By the end of her Kindergarten year, many of the kids were already reading chapter books! Parental involvement is phenomenal. Families at Bay Farm ensure academic achievement is kept high and extra curricular activities are plentiful. With most students walking to school, you really get that nice "small town" feel.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 30, 2009
About Alameda, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Alameda | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,285 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 38 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 28% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 48% / 52% | 66%/33% |
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