De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts vs Herbert Slater Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 551 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
Ventura · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Herbert Slater Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
577 students
| Measure | De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts Ventura, California | Herbert Slater Middle Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,334 | #648 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10890 of 15,369 | #11151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 577 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| city | Ventura | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 33.7).
- •De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Herbert Slater Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 73.7%).
- •Herbert Slater Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts better than Herbert Slater Middle?
On the Success Index (US), De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts ranks higher (34.8 vs 33.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts and Herbert Slater Middle?
About 551 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts: 577. Herbert Slater Middle: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts and Herbert Slater Middle rank in California?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is 629th of 1,334 and Herbert Slater Middle is 648th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).