Vandenberg Middle
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA · Lompoc Unified · Grades 7-8
742nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
Vandenberg Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Vandenberg Middle 742nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
Vandenberg Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 535 students tested
Vandenberg Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 574 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.6% | 54.7% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 35.5% | 29.4% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 8.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Middle schools near Vandenberg Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Lompoc Valley MiddleLompoc Unified · 7.4 mi away1,112th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 18% - 6Orcutt Junior HighOrcutt Union Elementary · 9.4 mi away554th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 2Arellanes Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 11 mi away1,091st of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 14% - 6Lakeview Junior HighOrcutt Union Elementary · 11.3 mi away560th of 1,294
ELA 48% · Math 32% - –Guadalupe Junior HighGuadalupe Union Elementary · 15.2 mi away
- 2Kermit McKenzie IntermediateGuadalupe Union Elementary · 15.6 mi away1,141st of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 12% - 1El Camino Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 15.7 mi away1,187th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 12% - 1Fesler (Isaac) Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 15.9 mi away1,216th of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Vandenberg Middle in?
Vandenberg Middle is part of the Lompoc Unified district in Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
Is Vandenberg Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vandenberg Middle 742nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vandenberg Middle?
Hispanic 55%, White 29%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 3% (574 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.