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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Arellanes Junior High

Santa Maria-Bonita · Santa Barbara County · 1890 Sandalwood Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455-2846

(805) 361-6820 · www.smbsd.org

2/10
#1169
Rank 1169 out of 1,315
Top 89%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1102 · 16th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1184 · 10th percentile
Science2/10 · #1179 · 11th percentile

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School Overview

Santa Maria is a working-class agricultural city in the Santa Barbara County inland valley, and Arellanes Junior High serves a community where many families are deeply rooted in the region's farmworking heritage. The school faces real academic challenges, with test scores in the lower range statewide, so families who prioritize strong academics may want to look closely at supplemental support options or tutoring resources alongside enrollment. That said, for families already embedded in the Santa Maria-Bonita community, Arellanes can be a familiar, neighborhood-centered transition into the middle school years.

Student Demographics

608 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
576 (95%)
Filipino
13 (2%)
White
12 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners393 (65%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged583 (96%)
Students with Disabilities71 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

668
Enrollment
36.8
Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
24.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1227 · 11th percentile

26 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found