At a glance
Reported students
845
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Balboa Middle: 845 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
24.3:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,138
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26.6:1
What the reported data says about Balboa Middle
Balboa Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Ventura. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Ventura Unified. NCES reports 845 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (58.2%) and White (31.8%). English learners represent 17.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Balboa Middle
- 1How do the reported 24.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.8%
- Hispanic58.2%
- Black1.3%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ventura Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cabrillo Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
936 reported students
Anacapa Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
592 reported students
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
Middle · Grades 06–08
577 reported students
Foothill Technology High
High · Grades 09–12
951 reported students
Citrus Glen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
491 reported students
Mound Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
Public schools near Balboa Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacapa Middle Middle · Ventura Unified | 06–08 | 592 | 2.1 mi |
| Rio Vista Middle Middle · Rio Elementary | 06–08 | 637 | 3.3 mi |
| Cabrillo Middle Middle · Ventura Unified | 06–08 | 936 | 3.9 mi |
| Rio del Valle Middle Middle · Rio Elementary | 06–08 | 569 | 4.3 mi |
| Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design Middle · Oxnard | 06–08 | 617 | 4.4 mi |
| De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts Middle · Ventura Unified | 06–08 | 577 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Balboa Middle
What grades does Balboa Middle serve?
Balboa Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ventura Unified.
How many students attend Balboa Middle?
Balboa Middle reported 845 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,138 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Balboa Middle?
The calculated ratio is 24.3:1, based on 845 students and 34.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Balboa Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Balboa Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ventura Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Balboa Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Balboa Middle in?
Balboa Middle is part of Ventura Unified, based in Ventura, CA, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Balboa Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anacapa Middle (2.1 mi), Rio Vista Middle (3.3 mi), Cabrillo Middle (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.