Balboa Elementary vs Joaquin Miller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Joaquin Miller Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
730 students
| Measure | Balboa Elementary Glendale, California | Joaquin Miller Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1931 of 5,693 | #1295 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25415 of 50,301 | #17281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 799 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| city | Glendale | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 49.6).
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 60.2%).
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.0).
- •Balboa Elementary is the larger school with 799 students compared with 730.
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 Joaquin Miller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joaquin Miller Elementary ranks higher (61.3 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 Joaquin Miller Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Elementary: 799. Joaquin Miller Elementary: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Elementary and Joaquin Miller Elementary rank in California?
Balboa Elementary is 1931st of 5,693 and Joaquin Miller Elementary is 1295th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).