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Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary
Elementary School · San Bernardino City Unified
700 North F St., San Bernardino, CA 92410
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
20.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
20.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,723 of 9,539
In San Bernardino
#42 of 73
public schools
In district
#42 of 71
San Bernardino City Unified
School environment
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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About Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary
Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified. Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary serves approximately 407 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,723 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary runs 20.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
42% of students at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary — Students at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.
How Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary Compares
See how Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
700 North F St., San Bernardino, CA 92410
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Woodward Leadership Academy (rated 7.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Graciano Gomez Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Riley Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Bernardino, see our San Bernardino schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Community School/Independent Alternative Education San Bernardino | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Hardy Brown College Prep Sacramento | 0.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Captain Leland Norton Elementary San Bernardino | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Riley Elementary San Bernardino | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Lincoln Elementary San Bernardino | 0.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Lytle Creek Elementary San Bernardino | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Mt. Vernon Elementary San Bernardino | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| H. Frank Dominguez Elementary San Bernardino | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| San Bernardino High San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Richardson PREP HI Middle San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 9.4 |
| SOAR Charter Academy San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Woodward Leadership Academy San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Roosevelt Elementary San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Graciano Gomez Elementary San Bernardino | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Norton Science and Language Academy San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| E. Neal Roberts Elementary San Bernardino | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Sierra School at San Bernardino City San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | — |
| Sierra High San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Anderson San Bernardino | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92410 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,390
Median Home Value
$273,700
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
Population
48,286
College Educated
6.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Avg Commute
28.3 min
Poverty Rate
25%
Median Age
30.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary
What grades does Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary serve?
Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary?
Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary rank in CA?
Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary ranks #5,723 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary a charter school?
No, Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary a Title I school?
No, Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary?
96.6% of students at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (909) 386-2020
Resources & Links
District
San Bernardino City Unified- District Enrollment
- 44,712
- Schools in District
- 76
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,064
- District Rank
- #42 of 71
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