Balboa Middle

Balboa Middle serves 941 students in grades 6 through 8 in Ventura, California, operating as a regular public school with 36 full-time equivalent teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 26.1:1. The school receives a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks in the 43rd percentile among California middle schools, indicating room for academic growth as the community works to support student achievement. Academically, 45% of students perform at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading, while 32% reach proficiency in mathematics.

These results reflect opportunities for continued focus on strengthening core academic skills across all grade levels. The school draws from a well-established community where families demonstrate a strong commitment to education, with 42% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 93003 has a median household income of $96,895 and a relatively low poverty rate of 9.4%, suggesting a stable residential area with median home values around $704,200.

Balboa Middle sits in Ventura, a mid-size coastal city that offers students the benefits of both suburban community feel and proximity to broader educational and cultural opportunities throughout Ventura County.

The student-teacher ratio at Balboa Middle is 26.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.