Summary:
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino is the sole public charter elementary school in the Ballington Academy for Arts & Scis - San Bernardino District, serving 168 students from predominantly low-income and diverse backgrounds. The school's academic performance has been a concern, with standardized test scores consistently falling below state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 36.3% is significantly higher than the state average, indicating a need for improved student engagement and attendance.
Compared to other elementary schools in California, Ballington Academy for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino has a statewide ranking that has steadily declined over the past few years, from 5787 out of 5789 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 3139 out of 5848 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance has not improved and may be falling behind other schools in the state. The school's low proficiency rates in core subjects, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, indicate significant achievement gaps that need to be addressed.
The high poverty and diversity of the student population at Ballington Academy for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino, with 85.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic and African American, suggest that the school may face additional challenges in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. Addressing these challenges and improving student outcomes should be a priority for the school and the district.
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