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#7219 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ballico-cressey Community Charter
Elementary School · Ballico-cressey Elementary · Ballico, CA
A Ballico-cressey Elementary charter elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11818 Gregg St., Ballico, CA 95303
- Math 30% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ballico-cressey Community Charter score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ballico-cressey Community Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average615/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,688
Median home value
$602,100
Median rent
$1,011/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Capitan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 4.2 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Yamato Colony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Schendel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 4.7 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Floyd A. SchelbyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 84 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ballico-cressey Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ballico-cressey Community Charter is listed in Ballico-Cressey Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ballico-cressey Community Charter
Ballico-cressey Community Charter is a public elementary school in Ballico, CA, part of Ballico-cressey Elementary, serving approximately 307 students in grades 1st-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,219 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ballico-cressey Community Charter
What grades does Ballico-cressey Community Charter serve?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Ballico-cressey Community Charter?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballico-cressey Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballico-cressey Community Charter is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ballico-cressey Community Charter rank in CA?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter ranks #7,219 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ballico-cressey Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ballico-cressey Community Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ballico-cressey Community Charter has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ballico-cressey Community Charter a charter school?
Yes, Ballico-cressey Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ballico-cressey Community Charter a Title I school?
No, Ballico-cressey Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ballico-cressey Community Charter?
45.9% of students at Ballico-cressey Community Charter 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (209) 394-9400
- Area population (ZIP 95303)
- 876
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 95303; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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