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#4277 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Joe Baca
Middle School · Colton Joint Unified · Bloomington, CA
A Colton Joint Unified middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1640 South Lilac Ave., Bloomington, CA 92316
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joe Baca score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joe Baca 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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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
$82,117
Median home value
$448,200
Median rent
$1,450/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92316; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zupanic Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| William G. Jehue MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,460 | Compare → |
| Rialto MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,085 | Compare → |
| Ruth O. Harris MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 595 | 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.
Colton Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #6 of 27
- District spending per student
- $18,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joe Baca is listed in Colton Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joe Baca
Joe Baca is a public middle school in Bloomington, CA, part of Colton Joint Unified, serving approximately 745 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,277 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe Baca
What grades does Joe Baca serve?
Joe Baca serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Joe Baca?
Joe Baca has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Baca?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Baca is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joe Baca rank in CA?
Joe Baca ranks #4,277 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Joe Baca's MySchoolScout rating?
Joe Baca has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Joe Baca?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe Baca has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joe Baca a charter school?
No, Joe Baca is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joe Baca a Title I school?
No, Joe Baca is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joe Baca?
89.9% of students at Joe Baca 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
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (909) 580-5014
- Area population (ZIP 92316)
- 31,909
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 92316; 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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