Excellent
#215 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Northridge, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17020 Labrador St., Northridge, CA 91325
- Math 89% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 93% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 91% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,602
Median home value
$900,200
Median rent
$1,924/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mayall Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #22 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary is a public elementary school in Northridge, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 682 students in grades 1st-5th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary
What grades does Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary serve?
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary?
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary rank in CA?
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary ranks #215 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary a charter school?
No, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary a Title I school?
No, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary?
27.4% of students at Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 682
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (818) 349-4801
- Area population (ZIP 91325)
- 35,116
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91325; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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