Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts's student population of 577 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
577 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Motto
Navigators Lead the Way
School Rankings
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4680 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Navigator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts's ranking?
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts is ranked #4680 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts often compared to?
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Balboa Middle School, Cabrillo Middle School, Anacapa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts?
577 students attend De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts?
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts offer ?
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts part of?
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts is part of Ventura Unified School District.
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