E. O. Green Junior High

E. O. Green Junior High sits in Oxnard's working-class south side, a community with deep agricultural and military roots along the Ventura County coast. Academic performance here runs below state averages, so families who prioritize test scores may look elsewhere, but for those rooted in the neighborhood, it's the local middle school serving the kids who grow up in this tight-knit, predominantly Latino community. Oxnard itself offers genuine coastal California living — beaches, farm stands, and a down-to-earth vibe — without the polish or price tag of nearby Ventura or Santa Barbara.