Bayside STEAM Academy vs Imperial Beach Charter
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
Imperial Beach Charter
Imperial Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
724 students
| Measure | Bayside STEAM Academy Imperial Beach, California | Imperial Beach Charter Imperial Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4960 of 5,693 | #2461 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47617 of 50,301 | #31265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 362 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| city | Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imperial Beach Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 15.0).
- •Imperial Beach Charter does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Imperial Beach Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Imperial Beach Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 70.7%).
- •Imperial Beach Charter does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 25.9).
- •Imperial Beach Charter is the larger school with 724 students compared with 362.
- •Bayside STEAM Academy is a public school while Imperial Beach Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Imperial Beach Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Imperial Beach Charter ranks higher (41.0 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 Imperial Beach Charter?
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. Imperial Beach Charter: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside STEAM Academy and Imperial Beach Charter rank in California?
Bayside STEAM Academy is 4960th of 5,693 and Imperial Beach Charter is 2461st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).