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Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School vs. Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet

Should you attend Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School or Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet
15848 Stare St.
North Hills, CA 91343
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 682 students in grades 1-5, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 755 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
K-5
Total Students
682 students
755 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#27 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
#1015 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 1% in CA)
67%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 1% in CA)
69%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
47
Grade 1 Students
110
117
Grade 2 Students
142
139
Grade 3 Students
144
141
Grade 4 Students
144
155
Grade 5 Students
142
156

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1998-99 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
29%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
32%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.75
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vintage Math/science/technology Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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