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3700 Orcutt Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455-2602
Summary
Lakeview Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 39.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 445/1,204 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 423/1,204 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 463 |
| Low-Income Students | 335 (72.4%) |
| English Learners | 28 (6.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 7.7 points over the full period. Math rose 7.5 points from last year and rose 10.8 points over the full period.
•Math +10.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.6% to 57.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 51%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.9% to 39.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Lakeview Junior High compare within the district?
Lakeview Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Orcutt Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lakeview Junior High rank in California?
Lakeview Junior High ranks No. 445 of 1,204 in reading and No. 423 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Lakeview Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.0% meet the reading standard and 35.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lakeview Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Maria?
Lakeview Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Santa Maria with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa MariaHow does Lakeview Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Lakeview Junior High is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Junior HighThis school | 39.4% | 52.0% |
| Orcutt Junior High | 45.2% | 53.3% |
| Arellanes Junior High | 13.8% | 26.5% |
