Balboa Elementary vs Mountain View
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Mountain View
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
195 students
| Measure | Balboa Elementary San Diego, California | Mountain View San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4173 of 5,693 | #3971 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43771 of 50,301 | #42702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 457 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 21.7).
- •Mountain View does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 92.1%).
- •Mountain View does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.8).
- •Balboa Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 195.
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 Mountain View?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View ranks higher (23.4 vs 21.7 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 Mountain View?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Elementary: 457. Mountain View: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Elementary and Mountain View rank in California?
Balboa Elementary is 4173rd of 5,693 and Mountain View is 3971st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).