Pleasant Valley School District
School District · Camarillo, California
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,363
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,363
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Evaluating Pleasant Valley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pleasant Valley 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.
La Mariposa
Camarillo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Camarillo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy
Camarillo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#198 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,363
$3,284 vs California median
District size
5,803 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Pleasant Valley ranks #198 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Pleasant Valley's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are La Mariposa (8.2/10), Santa Rosa Technology Magnet (7.5/10), and Camarillo Heights Stem Academy (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Pleasant Valley schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pleasant Valley schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pleasant Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Mariposa | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa Technology Magnet | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Camarillo Heights Stem Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Tierra Linda Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Las Posas Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Dos Caminos Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Monte Vista Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Rancho Rosal Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley is a Camarillo, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,803 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1. The district invests $14,363 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Pleasant Valley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is La Mariposa, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Pleasant Valley students show an average math proficiency of 53.6% and ELA proficiency of 63.1%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Pleasant Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pleasant Valley with test data.
Schools in Pleasant Valley
11 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Camarillo
- Total Enrollment
- 5,803
- Teachers (FTE)
- 259
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley has 11 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pleasant Valley?
The average composite rating for Pleasant Valley is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley spends $14,363 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pleasant Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pleasant Valley is 22.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pleasant Valley?
La Mariposa is the highest-rated school in Pleasant Valley with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Pleasant Valley?
Across schools in Pleasant Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pleasant Valley compare to other districts in California?
Pleasant Valley has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 11 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.1%
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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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