Summary:
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino D is a single-school district serving grades K-5 in San Bernardino, California. Ballington Academy for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino, the only school in the district, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, going from 3152 in 2022-2023 to 4224 in 2021-2022. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.3% for the 2022-2023 school year, which could be a contributing factor to its overall academic performance.
Despite these challenges, the school has some academic strengths, particularly in 5th grade. The school's proficiency rates in 5th grade English Language Arts/Literacy (60%), Mathematics (64%), and Science (57.69%) are all higher than the state averages. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST exams, is generally below the statewide averages. The school serves a high-need student population, with 85.71% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Addressing the school's declining statewide ranking, high chronic absenteeism, and supporting its high-need student population should be priorities for the Ballington Academy for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino D district. Leveraging the school's academic strengths in 5th grade could also help improve overall student outcomes and prepare students for success in the later grades.
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