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High Tech La Middle School vs. Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12

Should you attend High Tech La Middle School or Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
High Tech La Middle School
5435 Vesper Ave. Rm. B50
Van Nuys, CA 91406
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

High Tech La Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 244 students in grades 6-8, High Tech La Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
244 students
586 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High Tech La Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High Tech La Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High Tech La Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High Tech La Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the High TECH La Middle School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#3539 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#3128 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High Tech La Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
37%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech La Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the High TECH La Middle School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in CA)
54%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech La Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the High TECH La Middle School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)
n/a
≥90%
(Top 50% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of High Tech La Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
21
Grade 1 Students
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24
Grade 2 Students
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42
Grade 3 Students
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44
Grade 4 Students
-
57
Grade 5 Students
-
55
Grade 6 Students
87
55
Grade 7 Students
74
59
Grade 8 Students
83
53
Grade 9 Students
-
48
Grade 10 Students
-
47
Grade 11 Students
-
41
Grade 12 Students
-
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High Tech La Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the High TECH La Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High Tech La Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the High TECH La Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High Tech La Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the High TECH La Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
84%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High Tech La Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the High TECH La Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High Tech La Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the High TECH La Middle School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.28
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of High Tech La Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the High TECH La Middle School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High Tech La Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the High TECH La Middle School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High Tech La Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the High TECH La Middle School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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