Enrollment
1,027
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxnard, CA
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
Federal NCES profile for R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062922004240
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is a high-poverty, large middle school in Oxnard, California, enrolling 1,027 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,027 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 878 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oxnard's middle schools, it stands alongside Charles Blackstock Junior High (1,239 students): R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 22.1:1).
Oxnard also operates Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students) and Driffill Elementary (891 students) alongside R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering compares
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,828
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
Asian 3.6%
White 2.4%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxnard, which includes R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering.
$16,828
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 64.8%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Driffill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kamala Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curren Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemonwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Oxnard
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Charles Blackstock Junior High
Standard public school
1,239 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
E. O. Green Junior High
Standard public school
949 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Junior High
Standard public school
700 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
Standard public school
696 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
637 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
Standard public school
617 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,027 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
How many students attend R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has 1,027 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxnard, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
78.3% of students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
The largest demographic group at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering rank among middle schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Oxnard, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oxnard on the city page.
Is R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering a good school?
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oxnard?
Besides R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering, Oxnard also operates Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students), Driffill Elementary (891 students), and Kamala Elementary (842 students). See the Oxnard district page for the complete list.
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