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Enrollment
542
Middle
DISTRICT 558 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOORPARK UNIFIED·NCES 062569007786
Chaparral Middle
280 Poindexter Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021 · (805) 378-6302 · Ventura County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL542 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 42% of California public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
22.1:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.8:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
227 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 188 | 35% |
| Grade 7 | 160 | 30% |
| Grade 8 | 194 | 36% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
53.9%
CA avg 49.1% . -1.1pp since 2014
Math
34.6%
CA avg 37.7% . -3.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 54 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 20.2% | 33.6% | 18.5% | 27.7% |
| Math | 19.9% | 14.7% | 27.0% | 38.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 53.9% | 34.6% |
| 2023-24 | 44.3% | 34.4% |
| 2022-23 | 45.5% | 31.0% |
| 2021-22 | 51.2% | 31.4% |
| 2020-21 | 56.2% | 35.5% |
| 2018-19 | 55.7% | 36.0% |
| 2017-18 | 54.5% | 34.5% |
| 2016-17 | 55.8% | 37.8% |
| 2015-16 | 57.0% | 39.0% |
| 2014-15 | 55.0% | 38.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
41.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-13.2pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 42% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 55% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Chaparral Middle
Chaparral Middle's state test result (41.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Middle this school | 542 | 41.9% | 41.8% |
| Baird Middle Fresno | 571 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| Pioneer Middle Hanford | 550 | 45.1% | 44.5% |
| Monte Vista Middle Camarillo | 576 | 45.5% | 38.6% |
| Lewis H. Britton Middle Morgan Hill | 637 | 45.1% | 36.5% |
| Ranchos Middle Madera | 452 | 36.7% | 55.8% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Chaparral Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Ventura County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.8% | #478 of 1,224 | #10 of 28 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.6% | #506 of 1,227 ▼ 41 | #10 of 28 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 53.9% | #416 of 1,227 ▲ 142 | #8 of 28 ▲ 4 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.9pp | #530 of 1,214 | #14 of 28 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 542 | #859 of 1,377 | #26 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.1:1 | #813 of 1,279 | #14 of 28 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.1% | #518 of 1,278 | #13 of 28 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.9% | #1,029 of 1,329 | #20 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.0% | #570 of 930 | #21 of 24 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
542
-75 (-12%) vs 2020
-52% since 1990-91, when it was 1,136
Student : Teacher
22.1:1
was 22.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 542 | 24.6 | 22.1:1 | 42% (227) |
| 2023-24 | 523 | 25.4 | 20.6:1 | 37% (196) |
| 2022-23 | 572 | 24.6 | 23.3:1 | 36% (204) |
| 2020-21 | 617 | 28 | 22.0:1 | 34% (212) |
| 2017-18 | 623 | 24.1 | 25.8:1 | 46% (287) |
| 2015-16 | 661 | 23 | 28.7:1 | 39% (261) |
| 2010-11 | 810 | N/A | N/A | 34% (272) |
| 2000-01 | 895 | 36 | 24.9:1 | 20% (181) |
| 1990-91 | 1,136 | 51 | 22.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Chaparral Middle.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (623 to 542); teachers up 2% (24.1 to 24.6).
About Chaparral Middle
Located in Moorpark, California, Chaparral Middle is a small middle school. Classes run from 6 through 8, and the school has 542 students.
Chaparral Middle belongs to Moorpark Unified, a district of 10 schools and 5,599 students.
At Chaparral Middle, Hispanic students make up 58% of the student body. It is also 30% White, 6% Asian, 4% multiracial, and 2% Black. For comparison, the population of Ventura County is roughly 44% Hispanic. Chaparral Middle's diversity index is 56%, against a US figure of 70%.
The teaching staff at Chaparral Middle is 24.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 22.1:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California. About 42% of students, or 227, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Ventura County average 59%.
The allk12 Grade for Chaparral Middle is C+. Compared with California public middle schools, the school scored higher than 42% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Chaparral Middle's average proficiency rate on state tests of 41.8% is 13.2 points below the 55.0% the model predicts from its lunch-eligibility share.
Ventura County census figures show that the median household income is $109,797, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 238 public schools in Ventura County, enrolling about 147,841 students in all.
The closest other public school is Walnut Canyon Elementary, about 0.3 miles away. Chaparral Middle has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Nearby schools average 53.1% on proficiency, and Chaparral Middle is below that at 41.8%.
NCES assigns Chaparral Middle the locale Suburb: Mid-size, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Over 4 years, Chaparral Middle's enrollment declined 12%, to 542.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Ventura County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
837,469
Census ACS
Median income
$109,797
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
238
147,841 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Moorpark Unified
- Moorpark HighHigh · 1,691 students
- Mesa Verde MiddleMiddle · 574 students
- Campus Canyon ElementaryElementary · 545 students
- Walnut Canyon ElementaryElementary · 486 students
- Mountain Meadows ElementaryElementary · 424 students
- Peach Hill AcademyElementary · 420 students
Other schools in Moorpark
- Moorpark HighHigh · 1,691 students
- Mesa Verde MiddleMiddle · 574 students
- Campus Canyon ElementaryElementary · 545 students
- Walnut Canyon ElementaryElementary · 486 students
- Mountain Meadows ElementaryElementary · 424 students
- Peach Hill AcademyElementary · 420 students
Other Chaparral Middle schools
3 other US public schools in 2 states are named Chaparral Middle. Chaparral Middle is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- Chaparral MiddleDiamond Bar, CA · 1,349 students
- CHAPARRAL MIDDLECHAPARRAL, NM · 546 students
- CHAPARRAL MIDDLEALAMOGORDO, NM · 513 students
Nearby schools
- Walnut Canyon Elementary0.3 mi · 486
- Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology0.3 mi · 411
- Moorpark High1.1 mi · 1,691
- Mountain Meadows Elementary1.1 mi · 424
- Peach Hill Academy1.2 mi · 420
- Mesa Verde Middle1.5 mi · 574
Frequently asked questions
About Chaparral MiddleHow many students attend Chaparral Middle?
Chaparral Middle enrolls approximately 542 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Chaparral Middle serve?
Chaparral Middle serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Chaparral Middle is approximately 22.1:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Chaparral Middle?
At Chaparral Middle, the student body is approximately 30% White, 58% Hispanic, 2% Black, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Chaparral Middle?
Chaparral Middle is overseen by Moorpark Unified in Ventura County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.