For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,320 students in 93455, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93455, CA are Orcutt Academy Charter, Orcutt Junior High School and Lakeview Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93455 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93455, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93455, CA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Grades: K-12
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
Orcutt Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 Pinal St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Grades: 7-8
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Orcutt Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Arellanes Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6820
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6820
Grades: 7-8
| 596 students
93455, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93455, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93455, CA include Orcutt Academy Charter, Orcutt Junior High School and Lakeview Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93455?
5 public middle schools are located in 93455.
What is the racial composition of students in 93455?
93455 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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