Ballington For The Arts And Sciences

1525 W. Main St.
San Diego, CA 92108
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ballington For The Arts And Sciences 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ballington For The Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ballington For The Arts And Sciences's student population of 211 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
211 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ballington For The Arts And Sciences is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
25-29%
40%
(18-19)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
92%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Ballington For The Arts And Sciences and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ballington For The Arts And Sciences often compared to?
Ballington For The Arts And Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Imperial Valley Home School Academy, De Anza Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ballington For The Arts And Sciences?
211 students attend Ballington For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ballington For The Arts And Sciences students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballington For The Arts And Sciences?
Ballington For The Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ballington For The Arts And Sciences offer ?
Ballington For The Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ballington For The Arts And Sciences part of?
Ballington For The Arts And Sciences is part of Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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