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Balboa Middle

Ventura Unified · Ventura County · 247 Hill Road, Ventura, CA 93003-4401

(805) 289-1800 · www.venturausd.org/balboa.htm

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6/10
#534
Rank 534 out of 1,315
Top 41%
English Language Arts6/10 · #564 · 57th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #564 · 57th percentile
Science7/10 · #471 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Balboa Middle sits in the heart of Ventura, a laid-back coastal city where the beach lifestyle meets a genuinely tight-knit community feel. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a slight standout — fitting for a city where kids grow up surfing, hiking the foothills, and exploring the Channel Islands in their backyard. Families who value a well-rounded public school experience in a relaxed, sun-soaked setting, without the pressure of a hyper-competitive academic environment, tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

812 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
472 (58%)
White
259 (32%)
Asian
28 (3%)
Multiple Races
27 (3%)
Other
26 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners127 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged479 (59%)
Students with Disabilities150 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

845
Enrollment
34.2
Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #664 · 52nd percentile

109 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found