Balboa Middle vs Citrus Glen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Middle
Ventura · Public middle · Grades 6–8
845 students
Citrus Glen Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
| Measure | Balboa Middle Ventura, California | Citrus Glen Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 1,334 | #1780 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8662 of 15,369 | #23531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 845 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Citrus Glen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 45.2).
- •Citrus Glen Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Citrus Glen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Citrus Glen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 58.8%).
- •Balboa Middle does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.8).
- •Balboa Middle is the larger school with 845 students compared with 491.
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 Middle better than Citrus Glen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Citrus Glen Elementary ranks higher (52.3 vs 45.2 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 Middle and Citrus Glen Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Middle: 845. Citrus Glen Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Middle and Citrus Glen Elementary rank in California?
Balboa Middle is 482nd of 1,334 and Citrus Glen Elementary is 1780th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).