Valley Charter Elementary vs Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.1/10. Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary is significantly larger with 682 students, about 2.3× the size of Valley Charter Elementary (296). In math proficiency, Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary leads at 88.0%.
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Valley Charter Elementary
North Hills, CA
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5thCharter
296 students
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Northridge, CA
8.0/10
Elementary School1st – 5th
682 students
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| Metric | Valley Charter Elementary | Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 10.0 |
| Growth Score | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.5% | 27.4% |
| Environment Score | 4.3 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #5,399 of 9,557 | #1,279 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 44th | 87th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Valley Charter Elementary | Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 88.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 88.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Valley Charter Elementary | Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | 1st – 5th |
| Enrollment | 296 | 682 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.8:1 | 25.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.5% | 27.4% |
| District | Valley Charter Elementary District | Los Angeles Unified |
| City | North Hills | Northridge |
Neighborhood
| Metric | North Hills (91343) | Northridge (91325) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,719 | $92,602 |
| Median Home Value | $751,000 | $900,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,796 | $1,924 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.4% | 42.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 30 min |