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#3141 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 33% in state

R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Middle School · Oxnard · Oxnard, CA

An Oxnard middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1051 South A St., Oxnard, CA 93030

  • Math 19% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$19,372
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Students at R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 28% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

89.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$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

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
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative DesignEnrollment path unverified4.76–81.3 mi700Compare →
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & SciencesEnrollment path unverified6.36–81.8 mi742Compare →
Rio Del Valle MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.86–81.8 mi612Compare →
Rio Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.76–82.2 mi671Compare →

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
#2 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

R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is listed in Oxnard; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is a public middle school in Oxnard, CA, part of Oxnard, serving approximately 1,038 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,141 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

What grades does R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering serve?

R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?

R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 1,038 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?

The student-teacher ratio at R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering rank in CA?

R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering ranks #3,141 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?

R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?

Based on loaded state assessment records, R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering a charter school?

No, R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering a Title I school?

No, R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?

89.4% of students at R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering 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
1,038
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%
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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