Anacapa Middle School

100 South Mills Road

School District

Ventura Unified
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:26
Type

public

School Map for Ventura Unified School District

GreatSchools Rating

The school rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating each designed to show different facets of school success. Learn more about GreatSchools Ratings

Reviews

Submitted by student on February 08, 2025

Since I first stepped into this great school all staff welcomed me in a very positive way, teachers are really supportive and great educators. Teachers are what make of anacapa a great school and they are always there for the success and well being of every student no matter what. I have seen this school as my second home and will always do.
Submitted by student on February 18, 2024

It’s bad. They give out moldy cheese and rotten milk for lunch and etc. they don’t do anything to stop bullies and are really bad at protecting people from fights. It’s just bad.
Submitted by other on November 01, 2023

As a former student, do not send your kid here. Unless you want your kid to have horrible memories from this place go ahead. The staff doesn’t do much to help and will always side with the students they favor. I had a horrible time here. I think this school really needs major help. The kids here do whatever they want and teachers do nothing so there is no discipline. I was told me being bullied was basically my fault, who says that? Everyone who comes here always ends up leaving and it’s for a reason. Do not come here, there are way better schools than this mess. You basically have to be a bully so you enjoy this school. It’s just not as good as it once was.
Submitted by parent on February 14, 2023

never go here unless you want your kid to suffer horrible flash backs.
Submitted by student on December 02, 2021

Coming from a past student- this school sucks, the people there are so mean and irresponsible. The teachers can’t even teach because they’re yelling at the students half the time. This school doesn’t even provide proper counseling. Don’t send your kid to this school unless you’re punished them.
Submitted by other on November 05, 2021

How a teacher can go on a Q anon rant then still keep her job just blows my mind. Lawsuit incoming.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2019

Horrific! I don't know why these people work with kids if all they care to do is intimidate them.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2019

Very unstructured during recess and lunch, reactive policy with lack of support for students who have ADD or students who have trouble with focus.
Submitted by student on March 15, 2018

My time at Anacapa is amazing. I have met so many new friends and great teachers! (Mr. Hutchison is my personal favorite!) They have great electives and great kids. Every time I am in the office I am asked how I am doing. It is so nice to see smiling faces in every room you enter! Anacapa has great clubs and activities. I love it so much at Anacapa and it is such a friendly environment. If you end up going there... you will have a great middle school year! - I hope you feel the same and get that chance :)-Bye!
Submitted by student on February 17, 2017

I finished up my last year at Anacapa in June, and now am a freshman at Buena High School. My experience at Anacapa was amazing. Let me start this off with saying, 1.) The negative reviews below are hilariously outdated, 2.) Most Anacapa were barely involved, and most complain without knowing what actually goes on with their students education, 3.) Students here are very prone to spinning webs of absolute crap and having a generally negative attitude about school, and probably complain to their parents just because they want something to complain about. Not only the teachers, but the whole staff cares about the students. My personal favorites are Mr. Hutchison (the music teacher, though now he's just the band teacher because Mr. Garnett took over the Orchestra. Mr. H is amazing. Easily my favorite teacher), Mr. Vaglica (my 8th grade math teacher), and Mrs. Abbe. She has a mixed review for most students but she pushes you to be your academic and personal best. The attendance lady remembered me and actually asked about my braces when I would come into the office and the vice principal Mr. Askay really cares about the music program and equal fund distribution for the programs. Overall great school. Loved it.
Submitted by other on August 20, 2015

Anacapa Middle School has a new principal (just starting her 2nd year with AMS) who is experienced and passionate about providing quality education and impactful experiences for children as well as making sure the staff and educators have the skills and tools to provide the best learning experience for the students. The Two-Way Immersion program is outstanding. This is going to be a great year!
Submitted by principal on August 19, 2015

Welcome Back to the 2015-2016 School Year!We look forward to guiding your students through the 21st century through collaboration, communication, technological advances, and compassion!
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2015

Very pleased with Anacapa. Outstanding GATE program, a wide variety of electives, and a great faculty. Our daughter is certainly thriving at the school.
Submitted by other on November 04, 2013

I don't agree with any of these reviews at all. Yes, maybe not all the staff is great but you can't expect perfection from a middle school. To be honest, the school is not so bad. One thing I like is the freedom of expression which Balboa does not have. I also had a teacher who did a fantastic job of preparing me for high school and she was not even there for half the year due to health issues. Everyone is hating on this school but I have never thought it was ever that bad.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2012

I agree with the last person's entry (06/01/12). My oldest just finished her last year there (8th grade) and during her time we often had "meetings" and it seemed that it was the teachers issues (some personal as well) being taken out on my child. Ridiculous. I am so glad she is done with that school! The teachers critisize and humilate children rather than teach them. Not very organized with their student charts either. I had to fax over my child's emergency card and update it more than once - when it was already done at the beginning of the school year. I started keeping copies to keep track and have proof things were being submitted on my end. They just couldnt get it right. No offense to others that havent had these experiences, but there either needs to be a good sweep of staff there. What happened to back to teachers that want to teach children? not belittle them....
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2012

Geez... I cant even type ... below I meant to type "close" to my work..... And I was going to say that I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT SCHOOL HAS A 4 STAR RATING? REALLY? That is far too generous in my opinion.... and yes, I know that I am entitled to it. I do not mean to offend those who are satisfied with school, or even like it... I just am not of that group.
Submitted by parent on December 05, 2011

EXTREMELY unhappy with this school!!, they think its teaching when they criticize a child, and publicly humiliate them. they don't accept late work, or give test back to correct what was wrong. I give this school an F