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Vandenberg Middle

Lompoc Unified · Santa Barbara County · Mountain View Boulevard, Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA 93437

(805) 742-2700 · www.lusd.org

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4/10
#829
Rank 829 out of 1,315
Top 63%
English Language Arts4/10 · #850 · 35th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #782 · 41st percentile
Science4/10 · #896 · 32nd percentile

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School Overview

Vandenberg Middle School sits right on Vandenberg Space Force Base, serving the tight-knit military community that calls this corner of Santa Barbara County home. The school has a notably transient student population — as is common on bases — which means staff are experienced at welcoming new families and helping kids settle in quickly, a real plus for families who move frequently. The surrounding area offers a quieter, more isolated feel compared to nearby Lompoc, with the rugged Central Coast just outside your door, making it a genuinely unique place to grow up for kids who thrive in close-knit, service-oriented communities.

Student Demographics

518 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
300 (58%)
White
152 (29%)
Multiple Races
23 (4%)
Asian
16 (3%)
African American
15 (3%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners72 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged278 (54%)
Students with Disabilities95 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

565
Enrollment
28.1
Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.1
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 Programs1/10 · #1321 · 4th percentile

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