Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District School District
School District · San Diego, California
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
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Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
San Diego · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$17,361
$286 vs California median
District size
251 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +10.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District is a San Diego, California school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 251 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. District-level spending was $17,361 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District students show an average math proficiency of 27.1% and ELA proficiency of 38.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
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Schools in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District with test data.
Schools in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District
1 schoolsElementary Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Diego
- Total Enrollment
- 251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- District spending per student
- $17,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District?
The average composite rating for Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District's district-level spending was $17,361 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District is 19.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is the highest-rated school in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District?
Across schools in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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