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Charles Blackstock Junior High

Middle School · Hueneme Elementary · Oxnard, CA

A Hueneme Elementary middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

701 East Bard Rd., Oxnard, CA 93033

  • Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$20,474
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Students at Charles Blackstock Junior High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Charles Blackstock Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,500/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxnard), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,848

Median home value

$549,400

Median rent

$1,810/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

57.4%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
E. O. Green Junior HighEnrollment path unverified6.16–80.6 mi1,041Compare →
Ocean View Junior HighEnrollment path unverified5.86–81.3 mi722Compare →
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & SciencesEnrollment path unverified6.36–81.8 mi742Compare →
R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & EngineeringEnrollment path unverified7.26–83.3 mi1,038Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hueneme Elementary

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$20,474NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charles Blackstock Junior High is listed in Hueneme Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charles Blackstock Junior High

Charles Blackstock Junior High is a public middle school in Oxnard, CA, part of Hueneme Elementary, serving approximately 1,317 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,641 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charles Blackstock Junior High

What grades does Charles Blackstock Junior High serve?

Charles Blackstock Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Charles Blackstock Junior High?

Charles Blackstock Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Blackstock Junior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles Blackstock Junior High is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles Blackstock Junior High rank in CA?

Charles Blackstock Junior High ranks #5,641 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Charles Blackstock Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles Blackstock Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Charles Blackstock Junior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Blackstock Junior High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Charles Blackstock Junior High a charter school?

No, Charles Blackstock Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charles Blackstock Junior High a Title I school?

No, Charles Blackstock Junior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles Blackstock Junior High?

88.4% of students at Charles Blackstock Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,317
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%
Area population (ZIP 93033)
80,482
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
31.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93033; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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