Alamos Elementary vs Balboa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alamos Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
799 students
Balboa Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
799 students
| Measure | Alamos Elementary Murrieta, California | Balboa Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 5,693 | #1931 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7630 of 50,301 | #25415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 799 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 53% |
| city | Murrieta | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alamos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 49.6).
- •Alamos Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Alamos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 56%).
- •Alamos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 60.2%).
- •Alamos Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alamos Elementary better than Balboa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alamos Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 49.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alamos Elementary and Balboa Elementary?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamos Elementary: 799. Balboa Elementary: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamos Elementary and Balboa Elementary rank in California?
Alamos Elementary is 519th of 5,693 and Balboa Elementary is 1931st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).