Matilija Middle

Ojai Unified
703 El Paseo Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
441 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Matilija Junior High, located in the scenic Ojai Valley, serves as a key middle school in the Ojai Unified School District. The campus provides a transitional educational environment for students in grades 7 and 8, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development typical of early adolescence. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, electives, and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests and talents.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Ojai, emphasizing a supportive culture where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and local environment. Through its partnership with the Ojai Unified School District, Matilija utilizes modern educational standards to foster critical thinking and collaboration. With its focus on developing well-rounded individuals, the school remains a vital hub for youth development in the region, maintaining a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.
441
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    234 (53.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    179 (40.6 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • 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: Ojai Unified
Phone: (805)640-4355
Website: http://www.ojaiusd.org/o/mms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 99
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* 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 6 142
Grade 7 144
Grade 8 155
Gender Ratio
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Ventura, CA 93001 (9.8 miles away)
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