Matilija Middle

Public 6-8

 703 El Paseo Rd.
       Ojai, CA  93023-2499


(805) 640-4355

District: Ojai Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1327th of 2,798 California Middle Schools


Students who attend Matilija Middle usually attend:

High:    Nordhoff High

Feeder schools for Matilija Middle:

Elementary:    Meiners Oaks Elementary
    Mira Monte Elementary
    San Antonio Elementary
    Topa Topa Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.1%
Hispanic:
40.6%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.8% Help


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Compare Details Matilija Middle ranks better than 52.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.41. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.1%), Hispanic (40.6%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Matilija Middle is 22. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Matilija Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Matilija Middle 1327th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Matilija Middle in the ranking list.)

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Ojai Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Ojai Unified 823rd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Matilija Middle

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Rank History for all students at Matilija Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.78 580th 1769 67.2%
2005 70.90 426th 1777 76.0%
2006 75.65 364th 1804 79.8%
2007 74.57 395th 1999 80.2%
2008 64.28 613th 2005 69.4%
2009 62.58 695th 2063 66.3%
2010 62.99 708th 2179 67.5%
2011 61.97 760th 2236 66.0%
2012 66.90 647th 2259 71.4%
2013 58.11 936th 2379 60.7%
2015 60.54 845th 2477 65.9%
2016 58.63 903rd 2497 63.8%
2017 47.33 1181st 2508 52.9%
2018 43.87 1256th 2480 49.4%
2019 47.10 1235th 2715 54.5%
2022 28.99 1824th 2740 33.4%
2023 44.41 1326th 2788 52.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Matilija Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.17 1298th 1364 4.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Matilija Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.73 916th 1532 40.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Matilija Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.33 1406th 2230 37.0%
2019 28.43 1750th 2369 26.1%
2022 26.28 1848th 2458 24.8%
2023 40.34 1316th 2535 48.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Matilija Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.12 954th 2262 57.8%
2019 43.86 1215th 2380 48.9%
2022 25.03 1836th 2509 26.8%
2023 36.55 1430th 2535 43.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Matilija Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.93 915th 1369 33.2%
2019 46.01 625th 1491 58.1%
2022 39.21 790th 1531 48.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Matilija Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.65 1409th 2273 38.0%
2019 47.99 1077th 2407 55.3%
2022 32.99 1547th 2527 38.8%
2023 50.08 1058th 2546 58.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Matilija Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.47 1664th 2072 19.7%
2019 20.01 1890th 2213 14.6%
2022 23.46 1884th 2359 20.1%
2023 24.59 1845th 2379 22.4%
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Rank History for White students at Matilija Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 1004th 1496 32.9%
2019 40.49 943rd 1602 41.1%
2022 19.64 1285th 1555 17.4%
2023 38.79 937th 1549 39.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Matilija Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 441 5 9 59 5 n/a n/a 0 519
1989 437 4 7 62 5 n/a n/a 0 515
1990 440 6 4 76 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1991 518 5 3 71 2 n/a n/a 0 599
1992 508 3 12 89 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1993 503 2 19 83 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1994 560 4 12 95 3 n/a n/a 0 674
1995 598 7 11 118 2 n/a n/a 0 736
1996 598 7 11 118 2 n/a n/a 0 736
1997 558 8 8 110 3 n/a n/a 0 687
1998 559 4 13 115 7 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 588 4 15 113 11 n/a n/a 0 731
2000 569 4 19 125 17 n/a n/a 0 734
2001 545 6 22 146 10 n/a n/a 0 729
2002 548 4 17 142 7 n/a n/a 0 718
2003 548 4 17 142 7 n/a n/a 0 718
2004 503 3 10 152 7 n/a n/a 6 681
2005 443 8 10 164 6 n/a n/a 0 631
2006 414 6 10 175 7 n/a n/a 0 612
2007 380 4 18 187 4 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 353 5 18 164 6 n/a n/a 0 546
2009 348 6 21 163 5 1 3 0 547
2010 314 4 26 166 5 3 0 0 518
2011 323 6 15 153 3 1 2 0 503
2012 300 7 14 145 2 0 3 0 471
2013 278 3 12 143 5 0 4 0 445
2014 273 2 9 131 5 0 5 0 425
2015 267 1 13 123 4 1 5 0 414
2016 269 3 11 139 3 1 6 0 432
2017 257 3 9 158 3 2 13 0 445
2018 249 3 8 131 2 2 16 0 411
2019 237 2 6 128 0 1 16 0 390
2020 302 4 6 230 1 2 19 0 564
2021 246 4 8 226 0 1 14 0 499
2022 247 2 7 192 1 0 13 0 462
2023 234 2 6 179 1 0 19 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Matilija Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 20.6 25.1 n/a
1989 515 23.4 22.0 n/a
1990 527 24.6 21.4 n/a
1991 599 25.0 23.9 n/a
1992 612 25.4 24.0 15.4
1993 609 25.4 24.0 17.7
1994 674 27.9 24.2 20.3
1995 736 28.7 25.6 20.4
1996 736 28.7 25.6 20.4
1997 687 31.0 22.2 19.4
1998 698 30.4 23.0 21.2
1999 731 29.6 24.7 22.4
2000 734 31.6 23.2 21.7
2001 729 32.6 22.4 18.5
2002 718 31.2 23.0 20.8
2003 718 31.2 23.0 20.8
2004 681 28.8 23.6 24.1
2005 631 29.0 21.8 26.8
2006 612 26.4 23.2 27.3
2007 593 25.6 23.2 27.7
2008 546 28.5 19.2 25.6
2009 547 23.4 20.9 29.8
2010 518 22.6 22.9 36.9
2011 503 n/a n/a 37.2
2012 471 19.7 23.8 n/a
2013 445 18.7 23.7 44.3
2014 425 17.2 24.6 44.2
2015 414 16.0 25.8 36.7
2016 432 18.0 24.0 39.6
2017 445 19.0 23.3 43.1
2018 411 17.5 23.3 44
2019 390 16.3 23.9 49.7
2020 564 n/a n/a 50
2021 499 22.2 22.4 44.9
2022 462 21.3 21.6 41.3
2023 441 20.0 22.0 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Matilija Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 20.6 25.1 n/a
1989 515 23.4 22.0 n/a
1990 527 24.6 21.4 n/a
1991 599 25.0 23.9 n/a
1992 612 25.4 24.0 15.4
1993 609 25.4 24.0 17.7
1994 674 27.9 24.2 20.3
1995 736 28.7 25.6 20.4
1996 736 28.7 25.6 20.4
1997 687 31.0 22.2 19.4
1998 698 30.4 23.0 21.2
1999 731 29.6 24.7 22.4
2000 734 31.6 23.2 21.7
2001 729 32.6 22.4 18.5
2002 718 31.2 23.0 20.8
2003 718 31.2 23.0 20.8
2004 681 28.8 23.6 24.1
2005 631 29.0 21.8 26.8
2006 612 26.4 23.2 27.3
2007 593 25.6 23.2 27.7
2008 546 28.5 19.2 25.6
2009 547 23.4 20.9 29.8
2010 518 22.6 22.9 36.9
2011 503 n/a n/a 37.2
2012 471 19.7 23.8 n/a
2013 445 18.7 23.7 44.3
2014 425 17.2 24.6 44.2
2015 414 16.0 25.8 36.7
2016 432 18.0 24.0 39.6
2017 445 19.0 23.3 43.1
2018 411 17.5 23.3 44
2019 390 16.3 23.9 49.7
2020 564 n/a n/a 50
2021 499 22.2 22.4 44.9
2022 462 21.3 21.6 41.3
2023 441 20.0 22.0 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matilija Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1235th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1326th of 2788 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Matilija Middle)43.847.7
 3.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ojai Unified)43.844.4
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Matilija Middle)28.927.6
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ojai Unified)28.925.9
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Matilija Middle)43.843.1
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ojai Unified)43.844.2
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Matilija Middle)38.623.8
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ojai Unified)38.623.5
 15.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Matilija Middle)33.730.8
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ojai Unified)33.731.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390441
 13.1%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian66
Hispanic128179
 39.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White237234
 1.3%
Two or More Races1619
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%40.8%
 8.9%


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Matilija Middle ranks 1327th of 2798 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Matilija Middle usually go on to attend Nordhoff High

Students at Matilija Middle are 53% White, 41% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Matilija Middle.


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