SA
Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Chaparral Middle

Moorpark Unified · Ventura County · 280 Poindexter Road, Moorpark, CA 93021-1864

(805) 378-6302

Compare this school →
7/10
#482
Rank 482 out of 1,315
Top 37%
English Language Arts7/10 · #495 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #531 · 60th percentile
Science7/10 · #429 · 68th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Chaparral Middle sits in Moorpark, a quieter corner of Ventura County where the suburbs feel a little more spread out and the pace of life is a notch calmer than the coastal cities nearby. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a slight standout, making it a reasonable fit for families who value well-rounded academics in a stable, community-oriented environment. If you're drawn to Moorpark for its affordable (by Southern California standards) neighborhoods and easy access to both the 118 corridor and open hillside scenery, Chaparral offers a comfortable middle school experience to match that lifestyle.

Student Demographics

519 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
306 (59%)
White
156 (30%)
Asian
24 (5%)
Multiple Races
18 (3%)
African American
9 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners123 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged231 (45%)
Students with Disabilities117 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

542
Enrollment
24.3
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21
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 Programs4/10 · #846 · 38th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found