Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences's student population of 251 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences 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 Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences is 0.13, 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
#5831 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences's ranking?
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences is ranked #5831 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences often compared to?
Ballington Academy 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences?
251 students attend Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences?
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences offer ?
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences part of?
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences is part of Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences School District.
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