SOUTH BAY ELEMENTARY

School Accountability Report Card Reported

for School Year 2006-07 Published During 2007-08

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

South Bay Elementary School

Address: 

6077 Loma Ave. , Eureka   CA  95503-6869 

Phone: 

(707) 443-4828 

Principal: 

Marie  Twibell 

Grade Span: 

K  - 6  

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2006-07 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2005-06 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office. 

South Bay Elementary School is located on the western shore of Humboldt County amid the towering redwood trees of northern California. South Bay Elementary School is one of two K-6 schools in the South Bay Union School District. Located 280 miles north of San Francisco, South Bay Elementary School has population of 153 students. The district has experienced a sharp decline in enrollment but appears to be stabilizing with the current enrollment the same as prior year. South Bay School’s population boasts a strong spirit and hard work ethic with individuals coming together to meet all challenges . The staff strives to be exemplary role models of nurturing, caring individuals.

Student Enrollment 

Group 

Enrollment 

Number of students 

164 

African American 

1.83  %

American Indian or Alaska Native 

10.37  %

Asian 

4.27  %

Filipino 

  %

Hispanic or Latino 

15.85  %

Pacific Islander 

0.61  %

White (not Hispanic) 

65.85  %

Multiple or No Response 

1.22  %

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

10  %

English Learners 

9  %

Students with Disabilities 

23  %

Teachers 

Indicator 

Teachers 

Teachers with full credential 

11 

Teachers without full credential 

0 

Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

 

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 

 

Total Teacher Misassignments  

 

School Facilities 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 

South Bay School performs monthly facility inspections and our district Facilities Committtee monitors plans and makes sure that our facilities are in good repair. Our most recent inspection, shows that our site is in good repair and some repairs are scheduled to occur within this year.

Repairs Needed 

The playground asphalt has been identified as needing repairs. We have received a grant from CDE to do the necessary work

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 

The playground asphalt repair project will be completed this summer.

 

Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Core Curriculum Areas 

Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

0%

Mathematics 

0%

Science 

0%

History-Social Science 

0%

Foreign Language 

0%

Health 

0%

Science Laboratory Equipment 

0%

School Finances 

Level 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 

School Site 

$6,004

District 

$6,055

State 

 $4,943

Student Performance 

Subject 

Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 

English-Language Arts 

33 %

Math 

32 %

Science 

39%

Academic Progress 

Indicator 

Result 

2007 API Growth Score (from 2007 API Growth Report) 

648  

Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report) 

2  

2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) 

Not in PI  

 

 

2006-07 School Accountability Report Card Reported (SARC)

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.

I. About This School 

Contact Information 

This section provides the schools contact information. 

School 

District 

School Name 

South Bay Elementary  

District Name 

South Bay Union Elementary  

Street 

6077 Loma Ave.  

Phone Number 

(707) 476-8549 

City, State, Zip 

Eureka  , CA  95503-6869 

Web Site 

http://www.southbayschool.org/

Phone Number 

(707) 443-4828 

Superintendent 

Marie  Twibell 

Principal 

Marie  Twibell 

E-mail Address 

mtwibell@humboldt.k12.ca.us 

E-mail Address 

 

CDS Code

12-63032-6008171 

School Description and Mission Statement 

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 


Nestled on the western shore of Humboldt County, amid the towering redwood trees of northern California is South Bay School with a population of 165 students. South Bay School is one of two K-6 schools in the South Bay Union School District. Both schools are located south of Eureka with a population of 28,000, and 280 miles north of San Francisco. South Bay School students (70% free and reduced lunches) live in neighborhoods that range from economically disadvantaged to upper middle class single-family dwellings. The neighborhoods are spread out through the district of 49 square miles.

The economic decline of the timber and fishing industries has resulted in higher unemployment rates than statewide. Presenting a challenge for families as they seek to obtain basic necessities and relocate for employment reasons. The South Bay Union School District has experienced a sharply declining enrollment, however this trend appears to be stabilizing with the current enrollment close to prior years. South Bay School population boasts a strong spirit and hard work ethic with individuals coming together to meet the challenges. The staff strives to be exemplary role models of nurturing, caring individuals.

We offer extended educational opportunities until 6:00 p.m. each day through our EXPLORE after school program. This allows about 50% of our students to receive help with their homework, recreational and educational activities that better prepare them to meet the demands of the State Academic Content Standards.

Our mission statement summarizes our goals for all our children: Prepare today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world by doing the following:

  • Provide a safe and nurturing school environment
  • Instill the basic skills necessary to prepare students for secondary education
  • Instill in students a sense of global awareness and civic responsibility
  • Instill in students problem solving skills in a technological world and a desire to become lifelong learners

 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  

The PTO sponsors many activities throughout the year:  two pancake breakfasts, Apples for Educators (appreciation for staff); Holiday Fest; Aloha Carnival; Rhododendron Parade – just to name a few.  Members meet on the third Thursday of each month at alternating school sites

 

Student Enrollment by Grade Level 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school. 

Grade Level 

Number of Students 

Kindergarten 

25 

Grade 1 

22 

Grade 2 

31 

Grade 3 

20 

Grade 4 

20 

Grade 5 

19 

Grade 6 

23 

Ungraded Elementary 

2 

Total Enrollment 

164 

Student Enrollment by Group 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group. 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

Group 

Percent of Total Enrollment 

African American 

1.83  %

White (not Hispanic) 

65.85  %

American Indian or Alaska Native 

10.37  %

Multiple or No Response 

1.22  %

Asian 

4.27  %

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

10  %

Filipino 

  %

English Learners 

9  %

Hispanic or Latino 

15.85  %

Students with Disabilities 

23  %

Pacific Islander 

0.61  %

 

 

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) 

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 

Grade Level 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

Avg. Class Size 

Number of Classrooms 

1-20 

21-32 

33+ 

1-20 

21-32 

33+ 

1-20 

21-32 

33+ 

K 

21.0 

 

1 

 

20.0 

1 

 

 

20.0 

1 

 

 

1 

16.0 

1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 

 

 

 

 

20.0 

1 

 

 

20.0 

1 

 

 

4 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 

 

 

 

 

19.0 

1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.0 

 

1 

 

K-3 

18.5 

2 

 

 

19.0 

2 

 

 

20.0 

2 

 

 

3-4 

20.0 

1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-8 

20.5 

1 

1 

 

24.0 

 

2 

 

27.7 

 

3 

 

Other 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program 

This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten through grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program. 

 

Grade Level 

Percent of Students Participating 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

K 

100%

100%

100%

1 

100%

100%

100%

2 

100%

100%

100%

3 

100%

100%

100%

II. School Climate 

School Safety Plan 

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 

Teachers and administrators from both school sites have participated in School Safety Plan Trainings at Humboldt Office of Education and are actively updating and revising the present Safety Plan to reflect necessary changes. The Safety Plan will be completed by the end of the year.

School Discipline Practices 

This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school’s use of disciplinary strategies. 

 The first school day of each week starts with a community building assembly. The student council leads the school in developing peer activities and projects that promote student leadership and responsibility. The school sports program and primary choir promote a positive learning environment and teamwork. Each trimester teachers, administration, school counselor and support staff meet to discuss each student and make individual learning plans for those students not achieving success in school. Discipline issues are discussed and referrals made to our school counselor. The staff has been trained and implements the “Second Step Program”, and we have “Friendship Groups” to work with all students teaching them appropriate social skills and how to make good choices.
 

Suspensions and Expulsions 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period. 

Rate 

School 

District 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

Suspensions 

27  

26  

17 

53 

40  

  

Expulsions 

1  

0.0  

0.0  

1 

0.0  

0.0  

III. School Facilities 

School Facility Conditions and Improvements 

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements. 

Information about the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.

The first two wings of classrooms and restrooms have been modernized in the past four years. Modernization included the following: ADA accessible restrooms with new plumbing and fixtures, classroom flooring, interior paint; whiteboards; new electrical wiring as needed. We are very proud of our library that was built just five years ago – one cannot find a better library on any elementary school campus anywhere. The library has an adjacent set of new ADA accessible restrooms. Modernization in our wing three classrooms has only included the installation of new flooring and base. The multi-purpose room and offices have not yet been modernized. Projects for the summer of 2006 will include asphalt patching on our playground and parking lot, some exterior paint and repair of damaged exterior walls and new fixtures installed in an older restroom. 

School Facility Good Repair Status 

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facilities good repair status. 

 

Item Inspected 

Repair Status 

Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Gas Leaks 

X

 

 

None

Mechanical Systems 

X

 

 

None

Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior) 

X

 

 

None

Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) 

X

 

 

None

Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) 

X

 

 

None

Structural Damage 

X

 

 

None

Fire Safety 

X

 

 

None

Electrical (interior and exterior) 

X

 

 

None

Pest/Vermin Infestation 

X

 

 

None

Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) 

X

 

 

None

Restrooms 

X

 

 

None

Sewer 

X

 

 

None

Playground/School Grounds 

 

X

 

Asphalt repair in summer

Roofs 

X

 

 

None

Overall Cleanliness 

X

 

 

None

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status 

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection. 

Item Inspected 

Facility Condition 

Exemplary 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Overall Summary 

X

IV. Teachers 

Teacher Credentials 

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/. 

Teachers 

School 

District 

2004-05 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2006-07 

With Full Credential 

9 

10 

11 

36 

Without Full Credential 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

0

0

0

0

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 

Indicator 

2005-06 

2006-07 

2007-08 

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  

0

0

0

Total Teacher Misassignments  

0

0

0

Vacant Teacher Positions 

0

0

0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers 

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/. 

Location of Classes 

Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 

Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers 

Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 

This School  

100.0 

0.0 

All Schools in District  

100.0 

0.0 

Substitute Teacher Availability 

This section provides information about the availability of qualified substitute teachers and the impact of any difficulties in this area on the school’s instructional program. 

During the 2005-2006 school year, the Governing Board raised the daily rate of pay for substitute teachers from $75 to $95 per day in hopes that it would attract more substitute teachers to our call list. It does appear that substitutes are more readily available with this new rate of pay
 



Teacher Evaluation Process 

This section provides information about the procedures and the criteria used for teacher evaluations. 

  Teachers with permanent status are formally evaluated at least once every other year through the 2004-2005 school year. Beginning in the 2005-2006 school year, it is possible for a teacher with permanent status and ten years district experience to be formally evaluated only once every five years. This is decided by mutual agreement between employee and employer and can be terminated for no cause at any time by either party. Teachers who have taught less than ten years in the district will continue to be evaluated at least once every other year.
 

  

V. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff 

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 

Title 

Number of FTE Assigned to School 

Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor 

Academic Counselor 

 

 

Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 

 

N/A 

Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional) 

1.24 FTE 

N/A 

Psychologist 

 

N/A 

Social Worker 

.23 FTE 

N/A 

Nurse 

 

N/A 

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 

.40 FTE 

N/A 

Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 

 

N/A 

Other 

 

N/A 

VI. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials  

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. 

Core Curriculum Area 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Reading/Language Arts 

100%

0%

Mathematics 

100%

0%

Science 

100%

0%

History-Social Science 

100%

0%

Health 

100%

0%

VII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06) 

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures and teacher salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. 

Level 

Total Expenditures Per Pupil 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental) 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic) 

Average Teacher Salary 

School Site 

$9,905

$125

$6,004

$44,072

District 

N/A 

N/A 

$6,055

$55,928 

Percent Difference School Site and District 

N/A 

N/A 

.84%

-21.2%

State 

N/A 

N/A 

$4943 

$54,130 

Percent Difference School Site and State 

N/A 

N/A 

21%

-18.58%

Types of Services Funded 

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources. 



Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06)

This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

Category

District Amount

State Average For Districts In Same Categor