Below Average
#8179 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ball Junior High
Middle School · Anaheim Union High · Anaheim, CA
An Anaheim Union High middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 West Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92802
- Math 6% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ball Junior High score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 12% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ball Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,744/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anaheim), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,621
Median home value
$721,700
Median rent
$1,985/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
36%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–9 | 1.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Louis Lake IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Epic Charter (excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,064 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain Special CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anaheim Union High
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #19 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ball Junior High is listed in Anaheim Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ball Junior High
Ball Junior High is a public middle school in Anaheim, CA, part of Anaheim Union High, serving approximately 844 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,179 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ball Junior High
What grades does Ball Junior High serve?
Ball Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ball Junior High?
Ball Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ball Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ball Junior High is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ball Junior High rank in CA?
Ball Junior High ranks #8,179 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ball Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ball Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ball Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ball Junior High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ball Junior High a charter school?
No, Ball Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ball Junior High a Title I school?
No, Ball Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ball Junior High?
93.0% of students at Ball Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (714) 999-3663
- Area population (ZIP 92802)
- 43,698
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92802; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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