School Profile · San Bernardino
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy: The scores are below where anyone wants them. Here's what they don't tell you.
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy posts low test scores — and grade 8 tests above grade 6 here this year, by 10.4pp. If this is your zoned school, the numbers below are where to start a conversation, not where to end one.
2450 Blake Street, 92407 (opens in new tab)·San Bernardino City Unified·San Bernardino·Grades 6-12·244 students·73% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(909) 887-7002·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
24
📈 On the Rise · Needs Support
ranked #1,837 statewide · #10 of 16 in San Bernardino City Unified
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy scores 24 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 18th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “6% proficient” and call it done. Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in San Bernardino, where two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 6.4% chronic absenteeism — versus 18.5% statewide. Attendance is the quietest strong signal a school can post.
As a charter, Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
2.1%
State 16.8%
14.7pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
6.3%
State 39.3%
33.0pp below state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
+10.4pp
State +1.5pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
6.4%
State 18.5%
12.1pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.7%
State 3.7%
2.9pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what changed in the last two years, and what the school is asking families for. Growth shows up in these numbers a year or two after it shows up in classrooms.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
Your other options
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 26
Ben F. Kolb Middle
Rialto Unified · 2 mi
Developing
34/100
Shandin Hills Middle
San Bernardino City Unified · 2.4 mi
Needs Support
26/100
Warren F. Frisbie Middle
Rialto Unified · 1.7 mi
Needs Support
18/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 41
W.J.C. Trapp Elementary
Rialto Unified · 1.9 mi
Developing
44/100
Ramona-Alessandro Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified · 3.3 mi
Developing
41/100
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
San Bernardino City Unified · 1.5 mi
Developing
39/100
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 48
Eisenhower High
Rialto Unified · 2.3 mi
Solid
54/100
Arroyo Valley High
San Bernardino City Unified · 2.3 mi
Developing
43/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic69.3%
White4.5%
Asian0.8%
Black17.2%
Other8.2%
GenderFemale 48.8%Male 50.8%Non-binary 0.4%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 73.0% (9pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
244
956 below CA avg (~1,200)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
1 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,530
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$67,927 – $136,734
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy in San Bernardino, 15.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.5% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy trails its district average for low-income students by 18.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (3.4% Math proficient); Hispanic students (17.6% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 88 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income88 tested
ELA 15.9%·Math 3.4%· -18.6pp vs district
Hispanic68 tested
ELA 17.6%·Math 4.4%· -18.1pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$94K
$9K above CA median
Median Home Value
$515K
$144K below CA median
Bachelor's+
20%
15pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
8.9 years avg experience
13 teachers · 8% first-year · 8% second-year
Teacher Credentials
47% fully credentialed
5.5% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
2.1%
↓ vs CA 16.8% · 34th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
6.3%
↓ vs CA 39.3% · 24th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
+10.4pp
↑ vs CA +1.5pp · 49th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
6.4%
↑ vs CA 18.5% · 67th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.7%
↑ vs CA 3.7% · 62th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 12 | 8% | 0% | 17% | 75% | 8% | −38 |
| Grade 7 | 24 | 0% | 0% | 29% | 71% | 0% | −48 |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 4% | 17% | 33% | 46% | 21% | −25 |
| Grade 11 | 48 | 6% | 19% | 38% | 38% | 25% | −22 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 12 | 0% | 0% | 25% | 75% | 0% | −35 |
| Grade 7 | 24 | 0% | 0% | 13% | 88% | 0% | −34 |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 0% | 8% | 4% | 88% | 8% | −24 |
| Grade 11 | 48 | 4% | 0% | 4% | 92% | 4% | −19 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 85 | 0% | 6% | 82% | 12% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 88 | 15.9% | −19 | −22 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 68 | 17.6% | −18 | −21 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy ← | — | 24 | 2.1% | 6.3% | +10.4 | 0.7% |
| Ben F. Kolb Middle | 2 mi | 34 | 13.6% | 36.3% | −7.5 | 7.0% |
| Shandin Hills Middle | 2.4 mi | 26 | 3.6% | 19.0% | +2.5 | 9.0% |
| Warren F. Frisbie Middle | 1.7 mi | 18 | 5.7% | 21.3% | −7.0 | 12.1% |
| California average | — | 40 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1824 → #2125 → #1987 → #2081 → #1837
What we can't show
- — Scored here as a middle school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
- — Low-income students here trail the state average for their group by 22 points in ELA — worth asking how the school is closing that gap.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy a good middle school?
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy has a Scope Score of 24 out of 100, placing it in the 18th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #1,837 statewide. 2.1% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 14.7 percentage points below the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 6.3% of students at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 2.1% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 4.2% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 2.1% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 120 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy rank in California?
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy ranks #1,837 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 18th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy increases by 10.4 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy?
6.4% of students at Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 0.7%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy compare to other schools in San Bernardino?
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy scores 24/100 (18th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 244 students. Use the schools in San Bernardino page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy in San Bernardino, 15.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.5% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy trails its district average for low-income students by 18.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (3.4% Math proficient); Hispanic students (17.6% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 88 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.