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#4405 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
Middle School · Ventura Unified · Ventura, CA
A Ventura Unified middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2060 Cameron St., Ventura, CA 93001
- Math 31% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,633/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ventura), 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
$86,310
Median home value
$760,700
Median rent
$1,881/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Cabrillo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 867 | Compare → |
| Ventura County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Anacapa MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 635 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ventura Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #9 of 27
- District spending per student
- $16,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is listed in Ventura Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is a public middle school in Ventura, CA, part of Ventura Unified, serving approximately 548 students in grades 6th-8th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,405 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
What grades does De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts serve?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts rank in CA?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts ranks #4,405 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts a charter school?
No, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts a Title I school?
No, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
74.8% of students at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts 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
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (805) 641-5165
- Area population (ZIP 93001)
- 31,885
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 93001; 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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