Serving 824 students in grades 7-8, Ball Junior High School 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ball Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Ball Junior High School's student population of 824 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ball Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ball Junior High School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3049 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ball Junior High School's ranking?
Ball Junior High School is ranked #3049 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ball Junior High School often compared to?
Ball Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore Junior High School, Orangeview Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Ball Junior High School?
824 students attend Ball Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ball Junior High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 Ball Junior High School?
Ball Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ball Junior High School offer ?
Ball Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ball Junior High School part of?
Ball Junior High School is part of Anaheim Union High School District.
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