Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 93001

This analysis examines two public middle schools (grades 6-8) in zip code 93001, Ventura, both part of the Ventura Unified school district.

Cabrillo Middle stands out as the higher-performing school, with test scores in English, math, and science consistently above both district and state averages. It also has a lower rate of chronic student absenteeism. In comparison, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has a specialized focus on technology and arts, offers Spanish language assessments, and operates with a smaller student body and a more favorable student-to-teacher ratio.

An interesting finding is that despite receiving significantly more funding per student, De Anza Academy's proficiency rates in core subjects are generally below the district average. Both schools perform similarly well in science, however, exceeding state averages. The district itself ranks in the 57th percentile statewide, indicating a moderately competitive educational environment for families in this area of Ventura.