At a glance
Reported students
1,027
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
601
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering: 1,027 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,102
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Oxnard. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Oxnard. NCES reports 1,027 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93%) and Asian (3.6%). English learners represent 30% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic93%
- Black0.4%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oxnard
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
Middle · Grades 06–08
696 reported students
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
Middle · Grades 06–08
617 reported students
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
895 reported students
Driffill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
891 reported students
Kamala Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
842 reported students
Curren Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
817 reported students
Public schools near R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design Middle · Oxnard | 06–08 | 617 | 1.3 mi |
| Rio del Valle Middle Middle · Rio Elementary | 06–08 | 569 | 1.8 mi |
| Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences Middle · Oxnard | 06–08 | 696 | 1.8 mi |
| Rio Vista Middle Middle · Rio Elementary | 06–08 | 637 | 2.2 mi |
| E. O. Green Junior High Middle · Hueneme Elementary | 06–08 | 949 | 3.2 mi |
| Charles Blackstock Junior High Middle · Hueneme Elementary | 06–08 | 1,239 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
What grades does R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering serve?
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Oxnard.
How many students attend R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering reported 1,027 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,102 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 1,027 students and 54.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering a public, charter, or magnet school?
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering in?
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is part of Oxnard, based in Oxnard, CA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design (1.3 mi), Rio del Valle Middle (1.8 mi), Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.