Cabrillo Middle School

Cabrillo Middle School is considered one of the best middle schools in the Southern California. It has had the highest standardized testing scores in the county. Many of their students go on to honors classes in high school, and make it to prestigious colleges. Cabrillo is one of four other middle school in the Ventura Unified School District.

The school has a fine leadership program for eighth graders, led by Mr. Jim McAleney, until 2008, and is currently led by Mrs. Cinthia Powell. Cabrillo has the largest campus in Ventura other than Ventura High School. It's campus once held a college, and a high school. It became a middle school shortly before WWII. Cabrillo Middle School is also recognized as a distinguished school, with some of the highest STAR Standardized testing scores, for a public school, in California.

Music

Cabrillo Middle School has a renowned music department, led by Mario Boccali. This music department's Wind Ensemble and String Orchestra, are some of the best in the state. Almost every year, at least one student is accepted into the California All State Honor Band.

Famous Alumni

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