Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino's student population of 168 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino is 0.38, 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
#7665 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
77%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino's ranking?
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino is ranked #7665 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino?
168 students attend Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino?
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino offer ?
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino part of?
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino is part of Ballington Acad For Arts & Scis - San Bernardino School District.
In what neighborhood is Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino located?
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino is located in the Point Loma Heights neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Point Loma Heights.
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