Serving 801 students in grades 6-8, Cabrillo Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cabrillo Middle School's student population of 801 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cabrillo Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabrillo Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2846 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
38%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabrillo Middle School's ranking?
Cabrillo Middle School is ranked #2846 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cabrillo Middle School often compared to?
Cabrillo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balboa Middle School, Anacapa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cabrillo Middle School?
801 students attend Cabrillo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cabrillo Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cabrillo Middle School?
Cabrillo Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cabrillo Middle School offer ?
Cabrillo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cabrillo Middle School part of?
Cabrillo Middle School is part of Ventura Unified School District.
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