Anacapa Middle

Summary:

Anacapa Middle is a public middle school located in Ventura, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 691 students. It is part of the Ventura Unified School District, which is ranked 652 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anacapa Middle faces several challenges, including declining performance, equity concerns, and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with particularly concerning performance disparities among English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. When compared to other middle schools in the same district, such as De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts and Cabrillo Middle, Anacapa Middle generally performs worse, with higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores.

However, Anacapa Middle outperforms some of the nearby schools in the Hueneme Elementary and Oxnard districts, which have even lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the increasing chronic absenteeism rates, may be contributing factors to Anacapa Middle's lower academic performance, and addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 South Mills Rd.
       Ventura, CA  93003-3434


(805) 289-7900

District: Ventura Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1179th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,993 Help


Feeder schools for Anacapa Middle:

Elementary:    Elmhurst Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.5 Help
Number of students:  635

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.6%
White:
17.3%
Asian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Anacapa Middle ranks better than 57.5% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Ventura Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.62. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.6%), White (17.3%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anacapa Middle is 23.5, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Ventura Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anacapa Middle is $6,993, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Ventura Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anacapa Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Anacapa Middle 1179th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Anacapa Middle in the ranking list.)

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Ventura Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Ventura Unified 652nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anacapa Middle

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Rank History for all students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.75 452nd 1769 74.4%
2005 63.81 552nd 1777 68.9%
2006 63.18 575th 1804 68.1%
2007 66.36 558th 1999 72.1%
2008 61.44 674th 2005 66.4%
2009 56.13 833rd 2063 59.6%
2010 47.34 1102nd 2179 49.4%
2011 53.37 1001st 2236 55.2%
2012 53.77 993rd 2259 56.0%
2013 44.40 1306th 2379 45.1%
2015 37.50 1401st 2477 43.4%
2016 41.28 1333rd 2497 46.6%
2017 42.30 1329th 2508 47.0%
2018 50.34 1093rd 2480 55.9%
2019 47.32 1225th 2715 54.9%
2021 33.98 563rd 894 37.0%
2022 34.38 1634th 2740 40.4%
2023 33.96 1667th 2802 40.5%
2024 49.62 1179th 2777 57.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.77 397th 554 28.3%
2023 56.94 307th 678 54.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 694th 1364 49.1%
2019 34.98 878th 1442 39.1%
2021 39.91 189th 363 47.9%
2022 31.81 1158th 1540 24.8%
2023 33.42 1056th 1529 30.9%
2024 37.80 814th 1477 44.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.57 1165th 1538 24.3%
2024 34.05 959th 1550 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.28 1014th 2230 54.5%
2019 43.48 1227th 2369 48.2%
2021 27.86 562nd 721 22.1%
2022 26.39 1841st 2458 25.1%
2023 26.23 1918th 2549 24.8%
2024 42.67 1278th 2575 50.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.73 160th 336 52.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.47 1077th 2262 52.4%
2019 44.17 1208th 2380 49.2%
2021 32.02 489th 738 33.7%
2022 33.66 1536th 2509 38.8%
2023 31.63 1597th 2547 37.3%
2024 45.86 1181st 2546 53.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.21 515th 1369 62.4%
2019 53.93 487th 1491 67.3%
2021 33.99 222nd 354 37.3%
2022 32.82 964th 1531 37.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.80 943rd 2273 58.5%
2019 48.33 1070th 2407 55.5%
2021 36.35 449th 763 41.2%
2022 35.20 1474th 2527 41.7%
2023 35.79 1479th 2558 42.2%
2024 51.62 1019th 2547 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.01 916th 2072 55.8%
2019 46.20 1050th 2213 52.6%
2022 33.59 1504th 2359 36.2%
2023 33.29 1508th 2391 36.9%
2024 54.05 876th 2383 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Anacapa Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.19 725th 1496 51.5%
2019 48.88 806th 1602 49.7%
2022 39.47 923rd 1555 40.6%
2023 39.65 922nd 1552 40.6%
2024 51.52 720th 1535 53.1%
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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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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, February 15, 2018

Open Quote The School does so much to make students days at school and education better! They All try so hard and with great Teachers and Administrators it's not hard! :) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anacapa Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 691 17 32 104 5 n/a n/a 0 849
1989 722 23 31 126 4 n/a n/a 0 906
1990 714 24 31 147 1 n/a n/a 0 917
1991 676 23 31 151 2 n/a n/a 0 883
1992 737 23 35 174 7 n/a n/a 0 976
1993 752 24 52 217 10 n/a n/a 0 1055
1994 737 21 52 224 10 n/a n/a 0 1044
1995 685 24 52 274 6 n/a n/a 0 1041
1996 685 24 52 274 6 n/a n/a 0 1041
1997 660 20 48 286 3 n/a n/a 0 1017
1998 660 28 35 281 5 n/a n/a 0 1009
1999 620 27 39 276 6 n/a n/a 4 972
2000 593 39 40 275 7 n/a n/a 4 958
2001 506 92 47 248 10 n/a n/a 95 998
2002 631 35 52 350 9 n/a n/a 0 1077
2003 631 35 52 350 9 n/a n/a 0 1077
2004 578 42 38 363 9 n/a n/a 35 1065
2005 554 39 36 395 10 n/a n/a 45 1079
2006 497 38 38 394 9 n/a n/a 46 1022
2007 445 29 37 417 10 n/a n/a 53 991
2008 441 22 46 444 8 n/a n/a 0 961
2009 428 31 50 430 11 1 52 0 1003
2010 416 23 55 461 10 1 26 0 992
2011 380 18 43 467 9 3 34 0 954
2012 349 16 38 488 8 4 34 0 937
2013 290 17 28 465 7 5 34 0 846
2014 263 16 27 451 5 2 36 0 800
2015 255 15 36 464 4 3 46 0 823
2016 252 12 32 524 1 2 42 0 865
2017 263 8 33 571 1 4 42 0 922
2018 254 11 40 589 2 4 31 0 931
2019 243 10 44 592 2 3 39 0 933
2020 211 10 38 608 0 0 31 0 898
2021 206 12 19 594 0 0 32 0 863
2022 160 10 22 600 0 0 24 1 817
2023 115 9 21 517 1 0 26 2 691
2024 110 6 24 474 0 0 21 0 635

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Anacapa Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 849 31.4 27.0 n/a
1989 906 32.1 28.2 n/a
1990 917 33.1 27.7 n/a
1991 883 33.4 26.4 n/a
1992 976 33.9 28.7 15.1
1993 1055 38.0 27.8 21.9
1994 1044 34.3 30.4 28.1
1995 1041 36.2 28.8 31
1996 1041 36.2 28.8 31
1997 1017 36.4 27.9 32.8
1998 1009 35.4 28.5 32
1999 972 34.4 28.3 31.6
2000 958 34.5 27.8 33.8
2001 998 34.9 28.6 33.6
2002 1077 36.6 29.4 27.9
2003 1077 36.6 29.4 27.9
2004 1065 36.1 29.5 33.5
2005 1079 36.4 29.6 39.7
2006 1022 36.9 27.7 36.8
2007 991 36.8 26.9 40.7
2008 961 37.1 25.9 39.5
2009 1003 36.4 23.9 43.9
2010 992 34.8 28.4 51.1
2011 954 n/a n/a 52.9
2012 937 34.5 27.1 n/a
2013 846 31.3 26.9 61.7
2014 800 29.0 27.5 62.3
2015 823 28.0 29.3 59.9
2016 865 32.0 27.0 55
2017 922 35.1 26.2 60.5
2018 931 36.1 25.7 67.2
2019 933 35.7 26.0 67.3
2020 898 n/a n/a 67.7
2021 863 32.3 26.6 67.7
2022 817 34.1 23.9 68.5
2023 691 31.7 21.7 67
2024 635 26.9 23.5 68.8

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 Anacapa Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 849 31.4 27.0 n/a
1989 906 32.1 28.2 n/a
1990 917 33.1 27.7 n/a
1991 883 33.4 26.4 n/a
1992 976 33.9 28.7 15.1
1993 1055 38.0 27.8 21.9
1994 1044 34.3 30.4 28.1
1995 1041 36.2 28.8 31
1996 1041 36.2 28.8 31
1997 1017 36.4 27.9 32.8
1998 1009 35.4 28.5 32
1999 972 34.4 28.3 31.6
2000 958 34.5 27.8 33.8
2001 998 34.9 28.6 33.6
2002 1077 36.6 29.4 27.9
2003 1077 36.6 29.4 27.9
2004 1065 36.1 29.5 33.5
2005 1079 36.4 29.6 39.7
2006 1022 36.9 27.7 36.8
2007 991 36.8 26.9 40.7
2008 961 37.1 25.9 39.5
2009 1003 36.4 23.9 43.9
2010 992 34.8 28.4 51.1
2011 954 n/a n/a 52.9
2012 937 34.5 27.1 n/a
2013 846 31.3 26.9 61.7
2014 800 29.0 27.5 62.3
2015 823 28.0 29.3 59.9
2016 865 32.0 27.0 55
2017 922 35.1 26.2 60.5
2018 931 36.1 25.7 67.2
2019 933 35.7 26.0 67.3
2020 898 n/a n/a 67.7
2021 863 32.3 26.6 67.7
2022 817 34.1 23.9 68.5
2023 691 31.7 21.7 67
2024 635 26.9 23.5 68.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Anacapa Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,993

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anacapa Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1225th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1667th of 2802 Middle schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Anacapa Middle)39.328.9
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)48.841.3
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Anacapa Middle)22.821.7
 1.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)38.232.3
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Anacapa Middle)4938.5
 10.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)5746
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Anacapa Middle)40.731.5
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)43.234.7
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Anacapa Middle)3.33.6
 0.2%
   7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Ventura Unified)3.32.7
 0.6%
   7th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)4.53.5
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Anacapa Middle)50.534.1
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)55.946.1
 9.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Anacapa Middle)36.819.1
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)41.327.9
 13.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Anacapa Middle)2916.1
 12.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ventura Unified)39.928.9
 11%
   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 Students933691
 25.9%
African American109
 10%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4421
 52.3%
Hispanic592517
 12.7%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White243115
 52.7%
Two or More Races3926
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.3%67%
 0.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 635 students attended Anacapa Middle.

Students at Anacapa Middle are 75% Hispanic, 17% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Anacapa Middle ranks 1179th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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