Serving 700 students in grades 6-8, Ocean View Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ocean View Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire Oxnard school district, encompassing approximately 102.4 square miles and typically requiring a 10-15 minute drive to reach the school from most areas within the zone. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 6.5 miles, with the furthest point being 15.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean View Junior High School's student population of 700 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
700 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ocean View Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean View Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7777 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean View Junior High School's ranking?
Ocean View Junior High School is ranked #7777 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ocean View Junior High School often compared to?
Ocean View Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. O. Green Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocean View Junior High School?
700 students attend Ocean View Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ocean View Junior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean View Junior High School?
Ocean View Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ocean View Junior High School offer ?
Ocean View Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ocean View Junior High School part of?
Ocean View Junior High School is part of Ocean View School District.
In what neighborhood is Ocean View Junior High School located?
Ocean View Junior High School is located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Oxnard, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mar Vista.
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