Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs De Anza Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
El Centro · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
De Anza Magnet
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
504 students
| Measure | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences El Centro, California | De Anza Magnet El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4028 of 5,693 | #2825 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42987 of 50,301 | #34574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 230 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Anza Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 22.9).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •De Anza Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 76.5%).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.0).
- •De Anza Magnet is the larger school with 504 students compared with 230.
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a charter school while De Anza Magnet is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences better than De Anza Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), De Anza Magnet ranks higher (36.1 vs 22.9 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 Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and De Anza Magnet?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 230. De Anza Magnet: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and De Anza Magnet rank in California?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 4028th of 5,693 and De Anza Magnet is 2825th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).