Serving 1,027 students in grades 6-8, R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 1,027 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert J. Frank Middle serves the eastern part of Oxnard, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most students live within a 1.6-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away, making the typical drive to school between 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering's student population of 1,027 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,027 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering 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 R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering is 0.13, 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
#7746 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering's ranking?
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering is ranked #7746 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering often compared to?
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy Of Arts & Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering?
1,027 students attend R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering?
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering offer ?
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering part of?
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering is part of Oxnard School District.
In what neighborhood is R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering located?
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering is located in the West Village neighborhood of Oxnard, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in West Village.
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