Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet vs. Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
Northridge, CA 91325
Rating
: 10/
Top 1%10
Top Rankings
Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 725 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet ranks in the top 20% 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 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 650 students in grades 1-5, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
725 students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#12 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
93%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
94%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
-
Grade 1 Students
115
110
Grade 2 Students
130
130
Grade 3 Students
135
135
Grade 4 Students
149
135
Grade 5 Students
151
140
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
28%
% Hispanic
65%
23%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
16%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
16%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%