Lakeview Junior High

463 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lakeview Junior High, located on Orcutt Road in Santa Maria, California, serves as a core middle school campus within the Orcutt Union School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It typically serves students in grades 7 and 8, offering a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects like math, science, language arts, and history, while providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

The campus is deeply integrated into the local Orcutt community, emphasizing a culture of school spirit and student involvement. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lakeview provides various elective programs, athletics, and student clubs that encourage pupils to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of secondary education, the school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere aimed at helping young adolescents navigate their formative years successfully.

463

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeview Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	322
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
322 (69.5%)
White
98 (21.2%)
Two or More
24 (5.2%)
Asian
13 (2.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Orcutt Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)938-8600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 230

Grade 8 233