Bayside STEAM Academy vs Ben Painter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 685 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside STEAM Academy
Imperial Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
362 students
Ben Painter Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Bayside STEAM Academy Imperial Beach, California | Ben Painter Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4960 of 5,693 | #2532 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47617 of 50,301 | #31854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 362 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Imperial Beach | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Painter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 15.0).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 70.7%).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 25.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bayside STEAM Academy better than Ben Painter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Painter Elementary ranks higher (40.1 vs 15.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bayside STEAM Academy and Ben Painter Elementary?
About 685 km in a straight line, between Imperial Beach and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside STEAM Academy: 362. Ben Painter Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside STEAM Academy and Ben Painter Elementary rank in California?
Bayside STEAM Academy is 4960th of 5,693 and Ben Painter Elementary is 2532nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).