Top Rankings
Manzanita Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 458 students in Manzanita Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Manzanita Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
458 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manzanita Public Charter School District, which is ranked #595 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
54%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
32%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,803 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,255
$19,974
Spending / Student
$10,803
$18,395
Best Manzanita Public Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manzanita Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
991 Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 734-5600
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 734-5600
Gr: K-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manzanita Public Charter School District?
Manzanita Public Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 458 students.
What is the rank of Manzanita Public Charter School District?
Manzanita Public Charter School District is ranked #595 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manzanita Public Charter School District?
54% of Manzanita Public Charter School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manzanita Public Charter School District?
Manzanita Public Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Manzanita Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,803 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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