Anacapa Middle School

About Anacapa Middle School

Anacapa Middle School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Ventura, California. It is part of the Ventura Unified School District and serves grades 6-8. Anacapa Middle School offers a comprehensive and rigorous academic program that is designed to meet the needs of all students. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students to develop into independent and responsible citizens.
Anacapa Middle School has a strong focus on academic excellence. The school offers a variety of courses in core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies. Additionally, the school has a wide range of electives that allow students to explore their interests and gain skills in areas such as art, music, and technology. Anacapa Middle School also has a variety of extracurricular activities for students to get involved in, such as sports, clubs, and student government.
Anacapa Middle School is committed to developing the whole child. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being. The school’s faculty and staff strive to create an atmosphere of respect and collaboration in order to foster a positive learning experience for all students. Anacapa Middle School is dedicated to helping students reach their fullest potential and become successful, productive members of society.

Address:	100 S. Mills Rd. Ventura, CA 93003
Phone:	(805) 289-7900
Site:	anacapa.venturausd.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	863 students

Overview Anacapa Middle School

Anacapa Middle School serves 863 students in grades 6-8.
Anacapa Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Anacapa Middle School

Anacapa Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Anacapa Middle School is 0.47, 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.