From Joe Baca Middle School, "Our mission at Joe Baca Middle School is to increase student mastery of State content standards, to help develop responsible, capable and productive members of society, and to use technology as a tool to increase student learning."
Serving 705 students in grades 7-8, Joe Baca 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joe Baca serves the west part of Bloomington, CA, covering an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe Baca's student population of 705 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
705 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Keeping Students First ... Achievement, Equity, Wellness
School Rankings
Joe Baca 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 Joe Baca is 0.17, 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
#8537 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Joe Baca's ranking?
Joe Baca is ranked #8537 out of 9,523 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joe Baca?
705 students attend Joe Baca.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Joe Baca students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joe Baca?
Joe Baca has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joe Baca offer ?
Joe Baca offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Joe Baca part of?
Joe Baca is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.
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