- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ventura, CA
Balboa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Balboa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064098006746
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Balboa Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Balboa Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Balboa Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098006746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-133 students YoY
Balboa Middle shrank from 1,074 students in 2022-23 to 941 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-133 students YoY 064098006746 · Ventura, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 20.6:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
Balboa Middle shrank from 1,074 students in 2022-23 to 941 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Balboa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ventura High
Ventura High
1,939 students
- Buena High
Buena High
1,585 students
- Foothill Techn
Foothill Technology High
951 students
- Cabrillo Middl
Cabrillo Middle
936 students
- This school
Balboa Middle
845 students
- Anacapa Middle 592
Anacapa Middle
592 students
What this shows Balboa Middle reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Balboa Middle compares
Balboa Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 31.9%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Balboa Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ventura Unified reports $16,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Balboa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anacapa Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Balboa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Ventura
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Balboa Middle
How many students attend Balboa Middle?
Balboa Middle has 845 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ventura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,074 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), down 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Balboa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Balboa Middle is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Balboa Middle?
31.3% of students at Balboa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Balboa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Balboa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Balboa Middle?
Balboa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Balboa Middle rank among middle schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Balboa Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Ventura, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ventura on the city page.
What other schools are in Ventura Unified?
Besides Balboa Middle, Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students), Buena High (1,585 students), and Foothill Technology High (951 students). See the Ventura Unified district page for the complete list.