Below Average
#8347 of 9,539 schools in CA
Nordhoff Jr. High
Middle School · Ojai Unified · Ojai, CA
An Ojai Unified middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nordhoff Jr. High score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nordhoff Jr. 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,066/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ojai), 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
$82,298
Median home value
$888,700
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93023; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ojai Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Valley Oak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| SummitEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 183 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Ojai Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nordhoff Jr. High is listed in Ojai Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nordhoff Jr. High
Nordhoff Jr. High is a public middle school in Ojai, CA, part of Ojai Unified, serving approximately 281 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,347 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nordhoff Jr. High
What grades does Nordhoff Jr. High serve?
Nordhoff Jr. High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Nordhoff Jr. High?
Nordhoff Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nordhoff Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nordhoff Jr. High is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nordhoff Jr. High rank in CA?
Nordhoff Jr. High ranks #8,347 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nordhoff Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Nordhoff Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Nordhoff Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nordhoff Jr. High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nordhoff Jr. High a charter school?
No, Nordhoff Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nordhoff Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Nordhoff Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nordhoff Jr. High?
38.8% of students at Nordhoff Jr. 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (805) 640-4343
- Area population (ZIP 93023)
- 21,559
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 93023; 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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