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Email BoardBalboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
17020 Labrador Street, Northridge, CA 91325-1906
Summary
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 100th percentile among comparable California schools.
89.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
92.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 89.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 92.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 22/4,657 (100th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 12/4,657 (100th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 650 |
| Low-Income Students | 202 (31.1%) |
| English Learners | 16 (2.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.2 points from last year and fell 3.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 4.3 points over the full period.
•Math +4.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 86.1% to 93.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 1–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 89% to 99%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 90.4% to 95.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.3-point gap at a typical California 1–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 4 schools for reading and 4 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 1–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary compare within the district?
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 1–5 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary ranks No. 22 of 4,657 in reading and No. 12 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 1–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 84.6% meet the reading standard and 86.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 1–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 1–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet ElementaryThis school | 92.7% | 89.5% |
| Charles White Elementary | 46.1% | 42.6% |
| Corona Avenue Elementary | 31.5% | 37.9% |
