Overview
Joe Baca is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Bloomington, California. The school enrolls 705 students. It is part of the Colton Joint Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictColton Joint Unified
County6071
CityBloomington
ZIP92316
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060939000945
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment705
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino91.1%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)