Serving 737 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ball Junior High serves the southeastern part of Anaheim, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ball Junior High School's student population of 737 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
737 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowered to dream and grow together
School Rankings
Ball Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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
#8702 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #8702 out of 9,523 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ball Junior High School?
737 students attend Ball Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ball Junior High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 21:1, which is equal to 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.
In what neighborhood is Ball Junior High School located?
Ball Junior High School is located in the Hermosa Village neighborhood of Anaheim, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Hermosa Village.
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