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234 South N Street, Lompoc, CA 93436
Summary
Lompoc Valley Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 13th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 23.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 16.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 23.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,122/1,204 (7th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 975/1,204 (19th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 744 |
| Low-Income Students | 612 (82.3%) |
| English Learners | 121 (16.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading was unchanged from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math +2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 22.9% to 24.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,122 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
2.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 26.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 25% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 16%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.7% to 19.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 975 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 19.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Lompoc Valley Middle compare within the district?
Lompoc Valley Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Lompoc Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lompoc Valley Middle rank in California?
Lompoc Valley Middle ranks No. 1,122 of 1,204 in reading and No. 975 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 Lompoc Valley Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 20.7% meet the reading standard and 13.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lompoc Valley Middle compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Lompoc Valley Middle is No. 11 in reading and No. 8 in 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.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lompoc Valley MiddleThis school | 16.8% | 23.4% |
| Vandenberg Middle | 27.4% | 39.6% |
