For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 7,165 students in Santa Maria, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Maria, CA are Orcutt Academy Charter, Benjamin Foxen Elementary School 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 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Maria, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Foxen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Orcutt Junior High School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Family Partnership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Gr: K-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Orcutt School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Oak Knoll Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 960-5572
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 East Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Jimenez Roberto And Dr. Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 South Biscayne St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-4340
Gr: K-8 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.12
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 North H St. Suites Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
El Camino Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 West El Camino
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7800
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 361-7800
Gr: 7-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1414.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Fesler St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7880
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 361-7880
Gr: 7-8 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Arellanes Junior High School
(Math: 8% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Santa Maria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Gr: K-12
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 9-12
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 Orcutt Academy Charter, Benjamin Foxen Elementary School and Orcutt Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Maria?
15 public middle schools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Santa Maria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Santa Maria include: Family Partnership Charter vs. Orcutt Academy Charter
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