Vandenberg Middle

Mountain View Blvd.
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA 93437

www.lusd.org

594 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Vandenberg Middle School, located on the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California, serves as a vital educational hub for the families of military personnel stationed at the installation. As part of the Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD), the school is uniquely positioned to support a transient student population that frequently faces the challenges associated with military relocation. The campus environment is shaped by a commitment to fostering academic growth and social-emotional stability for students who live in a specialized, secure military community.

The school’s curriculum and culture are designed to meet the high standards of the Lompoc Unified School District while acknowledging the specific needs of its military-connected demographic. By leveraging its partnership with the base, Vandenberg Middle School emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages community involvement and civic responsibility. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, and enrollment procedures can find comprehensive resources through the official LUSD website.

594

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vandenberg Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	324
Black	13
Asian	23
Two or More	37
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
324 (54.6 %)
White
187 (31.5 %)
Two or More
37 (6.2 %)
Asian
23 (3.9 %)
Black
13 (2.2 %)
American Indian
7 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Lompoc Unified
Phone:	(805)742-2700
Website:	http://www.lusd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 7 307

Grade 8 287