Manzanita Public Charter

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Manzanita Public Charter ranks 1987 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Manzanita Public Charter is an elementary school located in Lompoc, California that serves grades K-6 and has 453 students enrolled. This public charter school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, making it a standout academic performer in the region.

Manzanita Public Charter's strong academic results are particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools. The school outperforms the Lompoc Unified School District schools in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with its 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 61.64% in 2023-2024 significantly higher than the Lompoc Unified average of 30.7%. Manzanita's military-connected students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10 California elementary schools for this subgroup. Additionally, Buena Vista Elementary, the closest school to Manzanita at 3.57 miles away, demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the state and Lompoc Unified averages.

Manzanita Public Charter has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 5 school years, indicating consistent academic performance. The school's rankings within California elementary schools have fluctuated, but it has remained in the top 35% of schools for most years. With its high test scores, strong student group performance, and low chronic absenteeism rates, Manzanita Public Charter is providing a quality education to its diverse student population and stands out as a high-performing elementary school in the Lompoc area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

991 Mountain View Blvd.
Vandenberg Afb, CA 93437-1209

(805) 734-5600

District: Manzanita Public Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1987^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 26.1

Number of students: 458

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.4%

White:

31.9%

Two or more races:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manzanita Public Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Manzanita Public Charter 1987^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Manzanita Public Charter in the ranking list.)

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Manzanita Public Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manzanita Public Charter District 476^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manzanita Public Charter

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Rank History for all students at Manzanita Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	45.37	2856^th	5789	50.7%
2021	60.65	500^th	1417	64.7%
2022	56.20	2227^th	5883	62.1%
2023	64.23	1833^rd	5874	68.8%
2024	61.83	1987^th	5862	66.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Manzanita Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.60	1690^th	3275	48.4%
2021	68.62	91^st	602	84.9%
2022	56.52	904^th	3311	72.7%
2024	51.89	1083^rd	3160	65.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manzanita Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	31.72	3738^th	5173	27.7%
2021	60.31	356^th	1110	67.9%
2022	47.03	2469^th	5264	53.1%
2023	42.49	2867^th	5374	46.7%
2024	51.70	2278^th	5511	58.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Manzanita Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	46.29	2711^th	5492	50.6%
2021	70.47	338^th	1267	73.3%
2022	56.27	2090^th	5635	62.9%
2023	60.29	1930^th	5617	65.6%
2024	57.43	2062^nd	5605	63.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Manzanita Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.71	7^th	140	95.0%
2024	87.53	10^th	118	91.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Manzanita Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	44.68	2745^th	5510	50.2%
2021	51.09	555^th	1272	56.4%
2022	54.33	2224^th	5663	60.7%
2023	65.74	1694^th	5650	70.0%
2024	63.77	1803^rd	5636	68.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manzanita Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	38.11	3085^th	4963	37.8%
2022	50.44	2169^th	5084	57.3%
2023	51.59	2147^th	5098	57.9%
2024	53.89	2011^th	5102	60.6%

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Rank History for White students at Manzanita Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	58.96	1245^th	2834	56.1%
2022	64.25	1008^th	2726	63.0%
2023	71.30	755^th	2662	71.6%
2024	63.64	1015^th	2647	61.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Manzanita Public Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	107	8	8	260	1	0	35	419
2020	110	13	8	243	0	0	50	424
2021	117	11	8	230	0	0	47	413
2022	139	11	7	228	0	0	56	441
2023	144	5	8	237	1	0	58	453
2024	146	7	4	249	0	1	51	458

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manzanita Public Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	419	18.0	23.2	57.3
2020	424	n/a	n/a	55.7
2021	413	18.0	22.9	57.4
2022	441	18.0	24.5	49.7
2023	453	18.0	25.1	49.7
2024	458	17.5	26.1	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manzanita Public Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	419	18.0	23.2	57.3
2020	424	n/a	n/a	55.7
2021	413	18.0	22.9	57.4
2022	441	18.0	24.5	49.7
2023	453	18.0	25.1	49.7
2024	458	17.5	26.1	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Medical Exemption	Conditional	DTP
2021	97.1%	2.9%	0.0%	97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manzanita Public Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2856^th of 5789 Elementary schools	Ranks 1833^rd of 5874 Elementary schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manzanita Public Charter)	42.4	45.3	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	43	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manzanita Public Charter)	40.7	47.2	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (California)	50.2	45.1	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manzanita Public Charter)	50.9	46.4	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.5	43.7	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manzanita Public Charter)	43.4	31.9	11.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (California)	44.9	40.8	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manzanita Public Charter)	49.3	64.6	15.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manzanita Public Charter)	41.8	33.9	7.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Manzanita Public Charter)	34.3	44.6	10.3%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manzanita Public Charter)	36.4	57.1	20.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Manzanita Public Charter)	27.3	52.4	25.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	419	453	8.1%
African American	8	5	37.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	260	237	8.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	107	144	34.6%
Two or More Races	35	58	65.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.3%	49.7%	7.6%

Schools Near Manzanita Public Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Manzanita Public Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	991 Mountain View Blvd.	Vandenberg Afb	93437	Santa Barbara County	Manzanita Public Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 734-5600	458	18	26.1	50.7%	146 (31.9%)	7 (1.5%)	249 (54.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (11.1%)	61.8	1987^th of 5862 public elementary schools	66.1%		64.2	1833^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	68.8%	154	32.3		32.3	61.6	46.0	46.2	56.3			53.2	53.4	36.0	33.9	45.3			42.9
Crestview Elementary	Public	K-6	Utah Ave.	Vandenberg Afb	93437	Santa Barbara County	Lompoc Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 742-2050	390	17	22.9	27.2%	176 (45.1%)	27 (6.9%)	114 (29.2%)	18 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	51 (13.1%)	65.5	1790^th of 5862 public elementary schools	69.5%		69.9	1584^th of 5874 public elementary schools	73.0%	206	47.9		47.9	59.6	47.9	54.2	50.0			53.1	63.8	35.4	41.7	31.3			44.0	96.9						$7,334
Buena Vista Elementary	Public	K-6	100 Aldebaran Ave.	Lompoc	93436	Santa Barbara County	Lompoc Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 742-2020	524	21	24.9	36.8%	232 (44.3%)	5 (1.0%)	228 (43.5%)	16 (3.1%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.7%)	52.8	2406^th of 5862 public elementary schools	59.0%		52.5	2409^th of 5874 public elementary schools	59.0%	3	35.6		35.6	38.4	49.2	49.2	40.2			43.6	56.2	58.7	25.4	24.1			40.4							$6,268
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy	Public	K-6	3745 Via Lato	Lompoc	93436	Santa Barbara County	Lompoc Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 742-2350	406	19	21.3	58.6%	131 (32.3%)	6 (1.5%)	238 (58.6%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	29.9	3931^st of 5862 public elementary schools	32.9%		24.7	4397^th of 5874 public elementary schools	25.1%	466	22.0		22.0	32.3	32.3	32.7	38.8			34.2	25.8	23.1	18.0	26.9			23.8							$8,291
La Canada Elementary	Public	K-6	621 West North Ave.	Lompoc	93436	Santa Barbara County	Lompoc Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 742-2250	550	24	22.9	87.3%	44 (8.0%)	10 (1.8%)	463 (84.2%)	23 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	17.1	5099^th of 5862 public elementary schools	13.0%		28.6	4013^th of 5874 public elementary schools	31.7%	1086	9.9		9.9	22.9	25.6	25.6	30.3			26.0	22.6	15.7	6.1	16.9			15.3							$7,819
La Honda STEAM Academy	Public	K-6	1213 North A St.	Lompoc	93436	Santa Barbara County	Lompoc Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 742-2300	502	22	22.8	83.9%	52 (10.4%)	4 (0.8%)	418 (83.3%)	13 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.2%)	16.3	5190^th of 5862 public elementary schools	11.5%		18	5048^th of 5874 public elementary schools	14.1%	142	6.9		6.9	32.3	29.3	21.9	29.1			27.9	19.7	12.8	4.1	8.9			11.2	97.3				97.3		$8,255
Clarence Ruth Elementary	Public	K-6	501 North W St.	Lompoc	93436	Santa Barbara County	Lompoc Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 742-2500	457	20	22.8	86.9%	31 (6.8%)	8 (1.8%)	389 (85.1%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	18.6	4972^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	15.2%		17.7	5087^th of 5874 public elementary schools	13.4%	115	15.3		15.3	20.6	28.3	29.6	26.8			26.3	18.6	15.9	8.1	22.4			15.9	96.2	97.4		97.4	96.2		$7,455
Leonora Fillmore Elementary	Public	K-6	1211 East Pine Ave.	Lompoc	93436	Santa Barbara County	Lompoc Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 742-2100	490	21	23.3	81.4%	31 (6.3%)	8 (1.6%)	426 (86.9%)	12 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	17.2	5085^th of 5862 public elementary schools	13.3%		15.1	5317^th of 5874 public elementary schools	9.5%	232	19.4		19.4	29.7	21.4	28.3	23.2			25.7	20.0	3.5	6.5	14.6			12.0	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	$7,818
Mission Valley	Public	K-8	320 North J St.	Lompoc	93436	Santa Barbara County	Lompoc Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 742-2940	55	4	13.5	85.5%	14 (25.5%)	1 (1.8%)	35 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)								(n/a)		21.4	15.0					23.5	25.0	26.0					5.9	7.1	11.5							$5,455
Miguelito Elementary	Public	K-6	1600 West Olive Ave.	Lompoc	93436	Santa Barbara County	Lompoc Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 742-2440	629	27	23.2	72.3%	110 (17.5%)	8 (1.3%)	467 (74.2%)	15 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.0%)	36.7	3379^th of 5862 public elementary schools	42.4%		31.1	3792^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	35.4%	413	29.2		29.2	22.6	41.3	47.7	38.6			37.8	19.1	35.5	20.2	29.4			26.2	95.0				96.0		$7,107

Frequently Asked Questions about Manzanita Public Charter

What is the racial makeup of Manzanita Public Charter?

Students at Manzanita Public Charter are 54% Hispanic, 32% White, 11% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Manzanita Public Charter a good school?

Manzanita Public Charter ranks 1987^th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Manzanita Public Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 458 students attended Manzanita Public Charter.

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