Best High Schools in Midco, CA

High schools
4
Students
6,872
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Midco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Coast New Tech High

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students

2. Nipomo High

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students

3. Ernest Righetti High

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Maria Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2494 Students

4. Pioneer Valley High

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Santa Maria Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3220 Students

Best Middle Schools in Midco, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,462
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Midco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lakeview Junior High

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 442 Students

2. Mesa Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 465 Students

3. Arellanes Junior High

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Maria-bonita • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 596 Students

4. Fesler (isaac) Junior High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Santa Maria-bonita • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 959 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Midco, CA

Elementary schools
5
Students
3,218
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Midco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pine Grove Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 510 Students

2. Nipomo Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 369 Students

3. Bill Libbon Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Maria-bonita • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 710 Students

4. Miller (isaac) Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Maria-bonita • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 858 Students

5. Battles (washington) Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Santa Maria-bonita • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 771 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Midco, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Midco, CA has a total population of 54 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Midco, CA

12,552

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Midco, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

19.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.03 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Midco, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Midco, CA.

ISP Report Card

F

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

132 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Midco, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Midco, CA

How many schools are in Midco, CA?

Midco, CA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 12,552 students in total.

How do schools in Midco perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Midco score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Midco exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Midco?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Midco, CA

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Santa Maria, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Orcutt, CA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Nipomo, CA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Huasna, CA

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Garey, CA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sisquoc, CA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Guadalupe, CA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Los Berros, CA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Casmalia, CA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cuyama, CA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations