For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,424 students in 93438, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93438, CA are Vandenberg Middle School, Dr Bob Forinash Community Day and Mission Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93438 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93438, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93438, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandenberg Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Valley
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #44.
Lompoc Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 South N St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
93438, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2550
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2400
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2400
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93438, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93438, CA include Vandenberg Middle School, Dr Bob Forinash Community Day and Mission Valley.
How many public middle schools are located in 93438?
4 public middle schools are located in 93438.
What is the racial composition of students in 93438?
93438 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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