Balboa Middle vs Poinsettia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 992 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Middle
Ventura · Public middle · Grades 6–8
845 students
Poinsettia Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | Balboa Middle Ventura, California | Poinsettia Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 1,334 | #1228 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8662 of 15,369 | #16401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 845 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poinsettia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 45.2).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 58.8%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.9).
- •Balboa Middle is the larger school with 845 students compared with 351.
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 Poinsettia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poinsettia Elementary ranks higher (62.6 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 Poinsettia Elementary?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Middle: 845. Poinsettia Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Middle and Poinsettia Elementary rank in California?
Balboa Middle is 482nd of 1,334 and Poinsettia Elementary is 1228th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).