Very Good
#1862 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino
Elementary School · Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino Dist · San Diego, CA
A charter elementary school in San Diego, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3530 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108
- Math 30% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2018, reaching 32% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,704
Median home value
$606,600
Median rent
$2,731/mo
College educated
58.2%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndersonEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Monterey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Savant Preparatory Academy of BusinessCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| H. Frank Dominguez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 329 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino Dist
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino is listed in Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino
Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino Dist, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,862 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino
What grades does Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino serve?
Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino?
Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino rank in CA?
Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino ranks #1,862 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino's MySchoolScout rating?
Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino a charter school?
Yes, Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino a Title I school?
No, Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino?
92.9% of students at Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (619) 228-2054
- Area population (ZIP 92108)
- 24,401
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 92108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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