Serving 812 students in grades 7-8, Ball Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Ball Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ball Junior High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ball Junior High School?
812 students attend Ball Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ball Junior High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ball Junior High School?
Ball Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ball Junior High School offer ?
Ball Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ball Junior High School part of?
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