Oxnard School District
School District · Oxnard, California
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
20
17 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,372
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
20
17 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,372
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating Oxnard?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oxnard as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Norman R. Brekke Elementary
Oxnard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
Oxnard · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harrington Elementary
Oxnard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#451 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,372
+$1,725 vs California median
District size
13,399 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Oxnard ranks #451 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Oxnard's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Norman R. Brekke Elementary (7.5/10), R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (7.2/10), and Harrington Elementary (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Oxnard schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oxnard schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Oxnard
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norman R. Brekke Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | R.j. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Harrington Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Rose Avenue Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Emilie Ritchen Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Driffill Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Marina West Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Kamala Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oxnard
Oxnard is a Oxnard, California school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 13,399 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $19,372 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Oxnard demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Norman R. Brekke Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Oxnard students show an average math proficiency of 26.6% and ELA proficiency of 30.9%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Oxnard, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oxnard with test data.
Schools in Oxnard
20 schools Elementary Schools 17
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Oxnard
- Total Enrollment
- 13,399
- Teachers (FTE)
- 678
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oxnard?
Oxnard has 20 schools in total — 17 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oxnard?
The average composite rating for Oxnard is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oxnard?
Oxnard spends $19,372 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oxnard?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oxnard is 19.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oxnard?
Norman R. Brekke Elementary is the highest-rated school in Oxnard with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Oxnard?
Across schools in Oxnard with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oxnard compare to other districts in California?
Oxnard has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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