Bayside STEAM Academy vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Central Elementary
Imperial Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
| Measure | Bayside STEAM Academy Imperial Beach, California | Central Elementary Imperial Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4960 of 5,693 | #5227 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47617 of 50,301 | #48554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 362 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayside STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 12.8).
- •Bayside STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Bayside STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Bayside STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 73.7%).
- •Bayside STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (25.9 vs 26.9).
- •Bayside STEAM Academy is the larger school with 362 students compared with 350.
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 Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bayside STEAM Academy ranks higher (15.0 vs 12.8 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 Central Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Imperial Beach and Imperial Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside STEAM Academy: 362. Central Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside STEAM Academy and Central Elementary rank in California?
Bayside STEAM Academy is 4960th of 5,693 and Central Elementary is 5227th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).