Balboa Elementary vs Eleanor J. Toll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
799 students
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,412 students
| Measure | Balboa Elementary Glendale, California | Eleanor J. Toll Middle Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1931 of 5,693 | #385 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25415 of 50,301 | #7145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 799 | 1,412 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 1,412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eleanor J. Toll Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 49.6).
- •Balboa Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Eleanor J. Toll Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Eleanor J. Toll Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 60.2%).
- •Eleanor J. Toll Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.0).
- •Eleanor J. Toll Middle is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 799.
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 Balboa Elementary better than Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Eleanor J. Toll Middle ranks higher (52.2 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 Balboa Elementary and Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Elementary: 799. Eleanor J. Toll Middle: 1,412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Elementary and Eleanor J. Toll Middle rank in California?
Balboa Elementary is 1931st of 5,693 and Eleanor J. Toll Middle is 385th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).