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Lompoc Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,060 students in Lompoc Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lompoc Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
9,060 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Lompoc Unified School District, which is ranked #1279 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1270 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
50 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
249 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,457 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
55%
# Black Students
190 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,736 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
356 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
829
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
619
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
668
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
678
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
634
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
645
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
659
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
695
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
737
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
714
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
719
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
723
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
740
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,213 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,896 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$138 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,213
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,896
$19,787
Best Lompoc Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Utah Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2050
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 N. J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maple High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4010 Jupiter Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3150
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Aldebaran Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2020
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Cabrillo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4350 Constellation Rd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2900
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #66.
Vandenberg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Miguelito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Olive Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2440
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2440
Grades: K-6
| 645 students
Rank: #88.
Mission Valley
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 N. J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Grades: K-8
| 64 students
Rank: #99.
La Canada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
621 W. N. Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2250
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2250
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Berros Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3745 Via Lato
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2350
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2350
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
Lompoc High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 W. College Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3000
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #1212.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 S. A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2200
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2200
Grades: K-6
| 695 students
Rank: #1313.
Clarence Ruth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 N. W St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2500
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2500
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #1414.
Leonora Fillmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E. Pine Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2100
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2100
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
Rank: #1515.
La Honda Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1213 N. A St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2300
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #1616.
Lompoc Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
234 S. N St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 807 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,060 students.
What is the rank of Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District is ranked #1279 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lompoc Unified School District?
71% of Lompoc Unified School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lompoc Unified School District?
Lompoc Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lompoc Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,896 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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