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Santa Barbara County school performance
Ballard Elementary is a good district.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among California school districts.
75.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
68.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 68.8% |
| District Reading Rank | 64 / 977 (94th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 66 / 977 (93rd percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Spend per Student | $26,609 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 113 |
| Low-Income Students | 12 (10.6%) |
| English Learners | 1 (0.9%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 2.5 points from last year and fell 2.0 points over the full period. Math rose 2.5 points from last year and fell 3.4 points over the full period.
•Math -3.4 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Aniesa Ballinger Board President [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Art Kaslow Board Member [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Sean Conroy Board Member [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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How does Ballard Elementary rank in California?
Ballard Elementary ranks No. 64 of 977 in reading and No. 66 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Which districts should I compare with Ballard Elementary?
Elementary districts in Santa Barbara County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard ElementaryThis district | 68.8% | 75.0% |
| Los Olivos Elementary | 57.9% | 69.5% |
| Cold Spring Elementary | 99.0% | 100.0% |
