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#6752 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vandenberg Middle
Middle School · Lompoc Unified · Lompoc, CA
A Lompoc Unified middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 8000, Lompoc, CA 93438
- Math 25% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vandenberg Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vandenberg Middle 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 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Lompoc Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 769 | 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.
Lompoc Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $16,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vandenberg Middle is listed in Lompoc Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vandenberg Middle
Vandenberg Middle is a public middle school in Lompoc, CA, part of Lompoc Unified, serving approximately 574 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,752 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vandenberg Middle
What grades does Vandenberg Middle serve?
Vandenberg Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Vandenberg Middle?
Vandenberg Middle has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandenberg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandenberg Middle is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vandenberg Middle rank in CA?
Vandenberg Middle ranks #6,752 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vandenberg Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Vandenberg Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Vandenberg Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vandenberg Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vandenberg Middle a charter school?
No, Vandenberg Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vandenberg Middle a Title I school?
No, Vandenberg Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vandenberg Middle?
56.8% of students at Vandenberg Middle 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
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (805) 742-2700
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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