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
Overview
Serving 755 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 682 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 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
755 students
682 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#27 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
94%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
-
Grade 1 Students
117
110
Grade 2 Students
139
142
Grade 3 Students
141
144
Grade 4 Students
155
144
Grade 5 Students
156
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
29%
% Hispanic
62%
24%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
17%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
13%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
