Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs Imperial Valley Home School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Imperial Valley Home School Academy
El Centro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
131 students
| Measure | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences El Centro, California | Imperial Valley Home School Academy El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4028 of 5,693 | #2567 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42987 of 50,301 | #32123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 230 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imperial Valley Home School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 22.9).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Imperial Valley Home School Academy does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Imperial Valley Home School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 76.5%).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 26.2).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 230 students compared with 131.
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 Imperial Valley Home School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Imperial Valley Home School Academy ranks higher (39.7 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 Imperial Valley Home School Academy?
About 1.1 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. Imperial Valley Home School Academy: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Imperial Valley Home School Academy rank in California?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 4028th of 5,693 and Imperial Valley Home School Academy is 2567th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).