Simi Valley Unified School District
School District · Simi Valley, California
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
27
19 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,369
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
27
19 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,369
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Evaluating Simi Valley Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Simi Valley Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Santa Susana High
Simi Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vista Elementary
Simi Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hollow Hills Elementary
Simi Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#592 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,369
$2,278 vs California median
District size
15,677 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Simi Valley Unified ranks #592 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Simi Valley Unified's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 27 schools. Its top-rated schools are Santa Susana High (7.6/10), Vista Elementary (7.0/10), and Hollow Hills Elementary (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Simi Valley Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Simi Valley Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Simi Valley Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (27 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Susana High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Vista Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Hollow Hills Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Township Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Royal High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Hillside Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Madera Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Crestview Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | White Oak Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Simi Valley High | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Simi Valley Unified
Simi Valley Unified is a Simi Valley, California school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 15,677 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1. The district invests $15,369 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Simi Valley Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Santa Susana High, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Simi Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 52.6%.
The district includes 19 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Simi Valley Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Simi Valley Unified with test data.
Schools in Simi Valley Unified
27 schools Elementary Schools 19
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Simi Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 15,677
- Teachers (FTE)
- 703
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Simi Valley Unified?
Simi Valley Unified has 27 schools in total — 19 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Simi Valley Unified?
The average composite rating for Simi Valley Unified is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Simi Valley Unified?
Simi Valley Unified spends $15,369 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Simi Valley Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Simi Valley Unified is 22.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Simi Valley Unified?
Santa Susana High is the highest-rated school in Simi Valley Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Simi Valley Unified?
Across schools in Simi Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Simi Valley Unified compare to other districts in California?
Simi Valley Unified has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 27 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.6%
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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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