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4.9 avg / 10

Lompoc Unified School District

School District · Lompoc, California

Students: 8,955
Teachers (FTE): 428

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

16

10 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,050

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.9:1

How this district compares

California rank

#662 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,050

$1,597 vs California median

District size

8,955 students

Much larger than California median

About Lompoc Unified

Lompoc Unified is a Lompoc, California school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 8,955 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1. The district invests $16,050 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.9/10, Lompoc Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mission Valley, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Lompoc Unified students show an average math proficiency of 22.6% and ELA proficiency of 34.8%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Lompoc Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.6%
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ELA Proficiency 34.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lompoc Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Lompoc
Total Enrollment
8,955
Teachers (FTE)
428
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lompoc Unified?

Lompoc Unified has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lompoc Unified?

The average composite rating for Lompoc Unified is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lompoc Unified?

Lompoc Unified spends $16,050 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lompoc Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lompoc Unified is 20.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lompoc Unified?

Mission Valley is the highest-rated school in Lompoc Unified with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Lompoc Unified?

Across schools in Lompoc Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lompoc Unified compare to other districts in California?

Lompoc Unified has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
22.6%
ELA Proficiency
34.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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