Excellent
#774 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Elementary School · Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District · San Diego, CA
A charter elementary school in San Diego, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3530 Camino Del Rio North Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92108
- Math 28% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 35% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences 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 82Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), 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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hedrick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| St Mary S SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| St. Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 180 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,361NCES 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 Academy for the Arts and Sciences is listed in Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District, serving approximately 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #774 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
What grades does Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences serve?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences rank in CA?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences ranks #774 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences a charter school?
Yes, Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences a Title I school?
No, Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
74.1% of students at Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (760) 353-0140
- 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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