R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Summary:

R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is a public middle school in Oxnard, California, serving 1,044 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of California middle schools academically.

R.J. Frank Academy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science are all well below state averages, with only around 30-37% of students meeting or exceeding standards in ELA, 13-19% in Mathematics, and just 9-14% in Science. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, with rankings in the bottom quartile of California middle schools for these subgroups. Migrant students at R.J. Frank Academy rank in the bottom 3% of California middle schools, indicating substantial challenges for this population. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.2% in 2018-2019 to 14.9% in 2020-2021 and 9.7% in 2022-2023.

In comparison, nearby schools in the Pleasant Valley and Ventura Unified school districts generally perform better than R.J. Frank Academy, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. For example, Monte Vista Middle and Anacapa Middle have proficiency rates around 40-50% in ELA and 25-35% in Mathematics. The high percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students and English Language Learners at R.J. Frank Academy may be contributing to the school's low academic performance, and the school's focus on marine science and engineering may not be effectively supporting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 701 North Juanita Ave.
       Oxnard, CA  93030-7442


(805) 385-1536

District: Oxnard

SchoolDigger Rank:
1794th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Feeder schools for R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering:

Elementary:    Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
    Elm Street Elementary
    Harrington Elementary
    Lemonwood Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,044

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.1%
White:
3.1%
Asian:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.4% Help


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Compare Details R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering ranks worse than 64.6% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Oxnard School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has the largest middle school student body size in the Oxnard School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.1%), Asian (3.1%), White (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Oxnard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is 18.5. 1 middle schools in the Oxnard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering employs 56.2 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering:

SchoolDigger ranks R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering 1794th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering in the ranking list.)

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Oxnard:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxnard 1236th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

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Rank History for all students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.13 1491st 1769 15.7%
2005 17.55 1513th 1777 14.9%
2006 21.84 1439th 1804 20.2%
2007 22.77 1588th 1999 20.6%
2008 20.71 1662nd 2005 17.1%
2009 24.55 1615th 2063 21.7%
2010 22.57 1773rd 2179 18.6%
2011 27.95 1703rd 2236 23.8%
2012 27.80 1712th 2259 24.2%
2013 24.82 1884th 2379 20.8%
2015 21.65 1963rd 2477 20.8%
2016 20.58 2007th 2497 19.6%
2017 15.74 2194th 2508 12.5%
2018 16.32 2137th 2480 13.8%
2019 21.29 2125th 2715 21.7%
2022 21.93 2133rd 2740 22.2%
2023 22.04 2176th 2802 22.3%
2024 30.33 1794th 2777 35.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.08 947th 1364 30.6%
2019 27.74 1248th 1442 13.5%
2022 30.53 1221st 1540 20.7%
2023 36.27 919th 1529 39.9%
2024 43.05 622nd 1477 57.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.87 1231st 1538 20.0%
2024 35.23 918th 1550 40.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.79 1996th 2230 10.5%
2019 24.08 1901st 2369 19.8%
2022 25.96 1860th 2458 24.3%
2023 24.18 2005th 2549 21.3%
2024 35.71 1540th 2575 40.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.93 93rd 94 1.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.41 307th 336 8.6%
2023 26.75 254th 321 20.9%
2024 40.34 214th 394 45.7%
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Rank History for Female students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.54 2019th 2262 10.7%
2019 18.04 2013th 2380 15.4%
2022 22.57 1947th 2509 22.4%
2023 21.10 2048th 2547 19.6%
2024 30.27 1660th 2546 34.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.79 889th 1369 35.1%
2019 34.89 864th 1491 42.1%
2022 28.80 1100th 1531 28.2%
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Rank History for Male students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.83 1936th 2273 14.8%
2019 23.84 1844th 2407 23.4%
2022 21.68 1983rd 2527 21.5%
2023 23.21 1950th 2558 23.8%
2024 29.73 1686th 2547 33.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.91 1793rd 2072 13.5%
2019 24.76 1718th 2213 22.4%
2022 28.17 1700th 2359 27.9%
2023 26.09 1796th 2391 24.9%
2024 38.47 1352nd 2383 43.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 62 26 9 1208 2 n/a n/a 0 1307
1996 62 26 9 1208 2 n/a n/a 0 1307
1997 56 33 8 1164 1 n/a n/a 0 1262
1998 47 32 8 1251 2 n/a n/a 0 1340
1999 21 8 28 912 1 n/a n/a 0 970
2000 20 22 20 931 1 n/a n/a 0 994
2001 30 19 27 996 2 n/a n/a 2 1076
2002 37 14 41 1139 2 n/a n/a 1 1234
2003 37 14 41 1139 2 n/a n/a 1 1234
2004 38 14 45 1216 11 n/a n/a 3 1327
2005 39 14 52 1243 10 n/a n/a 3 1361
2006 30 15 73 1212 5 n/a n/a 1 1336
2007 18 12 69 1109 3 n/a n/a 2 1213
2008 14 10 56 1105 1 n/a n/a 0 1186
2009 16 10 62 1048 0 0 17 0 1153
2010 20 6 71 1056 0 2 4 0 1159
2011 18 8 64 1104 0 2 2 0 1198
2012 26 11 54 1129 1 0 3 0 1224
2013 23 13 56 1159 1 1 2 0 1255
2014 19 9 57 1187 1 1 3 0 1277
2015 29 6 72 1239 2 3 7 0 1358
2016 24 6 67 1128 1 3 8 0 1237
2017 26 9 61 1198 2 3 6 0 1305
2018 19 12 55 1153 3 3 7 0 1252
2019 20 7 54 1127 2 3 10 0 1223
2020 14 7 52 1123 1 2 8 0 1207
2021 16 5 41 1112 0 0 7 0 1181
2022 18 3 34 1042 0 0 5 0 1102
2023 32 3 32 972 0 1 4 0 1044

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1307 53.5 24.4 86.6
1996 1307 53.5 24.4 86.6
1997 1262 55.5 22.7 86.1
1998 1340 59.0 22.7 86.3
1999 970 43.0 22.6 81.1
2000 994 45.0 22.1 86.5
2001 1076 46.0 23.4 84.4
2002 1234 51.5 24.0 79.2
2003 1234 51.5 24.0 79.2
2004 1327 56.5 23.5 81.4
2005 1361 61.0 22.3 81.6
2006 1336 61.0 21.9 73
2007 1213 57.0 21.3 78.8
2008 1186 56.0 21.2 66.7
2009 1153 53.5 20.1 79.2
2010 1159 56.7 20.4 72.4
2011 1198 n/a n/a 83.1
2012 1224 62.7 19.5 n/a
2013 1255 70.3 17.8 82.2
2014 1277 66.8 19.1 87.3
2015 1358 63.0 21.5 83.1
2016 1237 61.0 20.2 84.8
2017 1305 63.4 20.5 78.2
2018 1252 63.1 19.8 80.8
2019 1223 64.0 19.1 73
2020 1207 n/a n/a 79.3
2021 1181 61.0 19.3 86
2022 1102 56.6 19.4 77.7
2023 1044 56.2 18.5 90.4

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 R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1307 53.5 24.4 86.6
1996 1307 53.5 24.4 86.6
1997 1262 55.5 22.7 86.1
1998 1340 59.0 22.7 86.3
1999 970 43.0 22.6 81.1
2000 994 45.0 22.1 86.5
2001 1076 46.0 23.4 84.4
2002 1234 51.5 24.0 79.2
2003 1234 51.5 24.0 79.2
2004 1327 56.5 23.5 81.4
2005 1361 61.0 22.3 81.6
2006 1336 61.0 21.9 73
2007 1213 57.0 21.3 78.8
2008 1186 56.0 21.2 66.7
2009 1153 53.5 20.1 79.2
2010 1159 56.7 20.4 72.4
2011 1198 n/a n/a 83.1
2012 1224 62.7 19.5 n/a
2013 1255 70.3 17.8 82.2
2014 1277 66.8 19.1 87.3
2015 1358 63.0 21.5 83.1
2016 1237 61.0 20.2 84.8
2017 1305 63.4 20.5 78.2
2018 1252 63.1 19.8 80.8
2019 1223 64.0 19.1 73
2020 1207 n/a n/a 79.3
2021 1181 61.0 19.3 86
2022 1102 56.6 19.4 77.7
2023 1044 56.2 18.5 90.4

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2125th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2176th of 2802 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering)2532.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oxnard)2627.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering)17.717.9
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oxnard)13.813.4
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering)3834.4
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oxnard)28.729.8
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering)1513.3
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oxnard)12.314.7
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering)35.125.2
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oxnard)30.228.5
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering)12.18.4
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oxnard)13.111.5
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering)19.89.5
 10.2%
   8th Grade Science (Oxnard)13.911.9
 2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12231044
 14.6%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian5432
 40.7%
Hispanic1127972
 13.8%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White2032
 60%
Two or More Races104
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73%90.4%
 17.4%


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Students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering are 93% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,044 students attended R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering.

R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering ranks 1794th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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