Serving 321 students in grades 1-8, Ballico-cressey Community Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballico-cressey Community Charter's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballico-cressey Community Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballico-cressey Community Charter is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4374 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
64%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballico-cressey Community Charter's ranking?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter is ranked #4374 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ballico-cressey Community Charter?
321 students attend Ballico-cressey Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ballico-cressey Community Charter students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballico-cressey Community Charter?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ballico-cressey Community Charter offer ?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Ballico-cressey Community Charter part of?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter is part of Ballico-Cressey Elementary School District.
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