Serving 886 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Balboa Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Balboa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Balboa Elementary School's student population of 886 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Balboa Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Balboa Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2048 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
7%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
90%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balboa Elementary School's ranking?
Balboa Elementary School is ranked #2048 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Balboa Elementary School?
886 students attend Balboa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Balboa Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balboa Elementary School?
Balboa Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Balboa Elementary School offer ?
Balboa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Balboa Elementary School part of?
Balboa Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Balboa Elementary School located?
Balboa Elementary School is located in the El Miradero neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
School Reviews
2 12/22/2008
As far as education goes this school is fine. However, culturally and socially this school is HORRIBLE.
There is almost zero diversity at Balboa and students who are picked on for not being part of the majority get very little support from the faculty in those matters. I was even told that if I want my child to fit in I should enroll him in classes where he can learn to speak Armenian. The administrative staff has been unfriendly, unhelpful and even hostile at times and the lack of supervision after school is ridiculous. Children are allowed to wander out of the gates without anyone watching.
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