Very Good
#1855 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Manzanita Public Charter
Elementary School · Manzanita Public Charter District · Lompoc, CA
A charter elementary school in Lompoc, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO Box 2951, Lompoc, CA 93438
- Math 42% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manzanita Public Charter score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Manzanita Public Charter 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Buena Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Children's Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 11 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Manzanita Public Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Manzanita Public Charter is listed in Manzanita Public Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manzanita Public Charter
Manzanita Public Charter is a public elementary school in Lompoc, CA, part of Manzanita Public Charter District, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,855 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manzanita Public Charter
What grades does Manzanita Public Charter serve?
Manzanita Public Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Manzanita Public Charter?
Manzanita Public Charter has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Public Charter is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manzanita Public Charter rank in CA?
Manzanita Public Charter ranks #1,855 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Manzanita Public Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Manzanita Public Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Manzanita Public Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manzanita Public Charter has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Manzanita Public Charter a charter school?
Yes, Manzanita Public Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Manzanita Public Charter a Title I school?
No, Manzanita Public Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manzanita Public Charter?
50.7% of students at Manzanita Public Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (805) 734-5600
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.
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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