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799 East Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92408-1225
Summary
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 32.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,676/4,657 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,432/4,657 (48th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 152 |
| Low-Income Students | 138 (90.8%) |
| English Learners | 31 (20.4%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.8 points from last year and rose 13.1 points over the full period. Math fell 4.9 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period.
•Math +2.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 42.1% to 63.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.3% to 47.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,432 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
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.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San compare within the district?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in San Bernardino City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San rank in California?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San ranks No. 1,676 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,432 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.6% meet the reading standard and 33.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San compare with other schools in San Bernardino?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in San Bernardino with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San BernardinoHow does Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San is No. 37 in reading and No. 52 in math proficiency among the 112 K–5 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - SanThis school | 32.6% | 47.8% |
| Emmerton Elementary | 24.1% | 36.1% |
| Hunt Elementary | 18.4% | 37.4% |
