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#4927 of 9,539 schools in CA
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
Middle School · Oxnard · Oxnard, CA
An Oxnard middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1051 South A St., Oxnard, CA 93030
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$90,067
Median home value
$639,800
Median rent
$1,853/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. O. Green Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,041 | Compare → |
| Charles Blackstock Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,317 | Compare → |
| Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative DesignEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & EngineeringEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,038 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oxnard
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #10 of 20
- District spending per student
- $19,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences is listed in Oxnard; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences is a public middle school in Oxnard, CA, part of Oxnard, serving approximately 742 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,927 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
What grades does Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences serve?
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences?
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences rank in CA?
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences ranks #4,927 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences a charter school?
No, Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences a Title I school?
No, Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences?
94.1% of students at Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences 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
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (805) 385-1545
- Area population (ZIP 93030)
- 58,573
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 93030; 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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