Balboa Middle School

About Balboa Middle School

Balboa Middle School is a public school located in the heart of San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District and serves students in grades 6-8. Balboa Middle School is a diverse school, with a student population of over 1,400 students representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
At Balboa Middle School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. The school offers a variety of classes and activities to meet the needs of all learners. Students can participate in sports teams, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of enrichment classes, such as robotics, coding, and music.
Balboa Middle School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a highly qualified and dedicated staff that works hard to ensure that all students receive the best education possible. The school also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and academic support.
Balboa Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students and helping them reach their full potential.

Address:	247 Hill Rd. Ventura, CA 93003
Phone:	(805) 289-1800
Site:	balboa.venturausd.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	1,138 students

Overview Balboa Middle School

Balboa Middle School serves 1,138 students in grades 6-8.
Balboa Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Balboa Middle School

Balboa Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Balboa Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.