Balboa Middle vs Portola Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Portola Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Balboa Middle Ventura, California | Portola Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 1,334 | #1318 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8662 of 15,369 | #17611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 845 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portola Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 45.2).
- •Portola Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Portola Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Balboa Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 70.3%).
- •Balboa Middle does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 26.1).
- •Balboa Middle is the larger school with 845 students compared with 444.
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 Portola Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Portola Elementary ranks higher (60.9 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 Portola Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Middle: 845. Portola Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Middle and Portola Elementary rank in California?
Balboa Middle is 482nd of 1,334 and Portola Elementary is 1318th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).