For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 7,168 students in Santa Maria, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Maria, CA are Benjamin Foxen Elementary School, Orcutt Charter and Orcutt Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Maria, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4949 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 937-1148
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Orcutt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Grades: K-12
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Orcutt Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 Pinal St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700
Grades: 7-8
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Family Partnership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Orcutt Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 469 students
Rank: #66.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 E. Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #77.
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 S. Biscayne St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Grades: K-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #88.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3491 Point Sal Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6515
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6515
Grades: K-8
| 109 students
Rank: #99.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 N. H St. Ste.s Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1010.
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 Hidden Pines Way
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-5800
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 992 students
Rank: #1111.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1212.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.11
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1313.
El Camino Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 W. El Camino
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7800
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7800
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1414.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E. Fesler St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7880
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7880
Grades: 7-8
| 958 students
Rank: #1515.
Arellanes Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6820
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 361-6820
Grades: 7-8
| 563 students
Santa Maria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Phoenix High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
402 Farnel Rd., Ste. M
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santa Maria, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Maria, CA include Benjamin Foxen Elementary School, Orcutt Charter and Orcutt Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Maria, CA?
15 public middle schools are located in Santa Maria, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria, CA?
Santa Maria, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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