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1640 South Lilac Avenue, Bloomington, CA 92316-2123
Summary
Joe Baca is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 17th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 18.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 18.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,081/1,204 (10th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 928/1,204 (23rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 705 |
| Low-Income Students | 647 (91.8%) |
| English Learners | 108 (15.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period. Math rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period.
•Math +5.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 21.9% to 30.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,081 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.1 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
1.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 28.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 20% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 18%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.8% to 22.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 928 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Joe Baca compare within the district?
Joe Baca is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Colton Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Joe Baca rank in California?
Joe Baca ranks No. 1,081 of 1,204 in reading and No. 928 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Joe Baca compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 26.1% meet the reading standard and 18.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Joe Baca compare with other schools in Bloomington?
Joe Baca is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Bloomington with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BloomingtonHow does Joe Baca compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Joe Baca is No. 25 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 28 7–8 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Joe BacaThis school | 18.2% | 26.1% |
| Ruth O. Harris Middle | 15.1% | 29.5% |
| Colton Middle | 15.5% | 24.1% |
