Serving 565 students in grades 7-8, Vandenberg Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vandenberg Middle serves the northwest part of Lompoc, CA, covering an area of approximately 94 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vandenberg Middle School's student population of 565 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vandenberg Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandenberg Middle School is 0.58, 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
#3804 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Vandenberg Middle School's ranking?
Vandenberg Middle School is ranked #3804 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vandenberg Middle School often compared to?
Vandenberg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lompoc Valley Middle School, Lakeview Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vandenberg Middle School?
565 students attend Vandenberg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Vandenberg Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vandenberg Middle School?
Vandenberg Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vandenberg Middle School offer ?
Vandenberg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Vandenberg Middle School part of?
Vandenberg Middle School is part of Lompoc Unified School District.
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