Serving 548 students in grades 6-8, De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 25:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts's student population of 548 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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
#5037 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 #5037 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Cabrillo Middle School, Balboa Middle School, Anacapa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
548 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, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 25:1, 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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