Below Average
#8146 of 9,539 schools in CA
Atherwood Elementary
Elementary School · Simi Valley Unified · Simi Valley, CA
A Simi Valley Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2350 East Greensward St., Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Math 42% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atherwood Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Atherwood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,059/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simi Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,893
Median home value
$759,700
Median rent
$2,612/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Sycamore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 384 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Simi Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #19 of 27
- District spending per student
- $15,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atherwood Elementary is listed in Simi Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atherwood Elementary
Atherwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Simi Valley, CA, part of Simi Valley Unified, serving approximately 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,146 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atherwood Elementary
What grades does Atherwood Elementary serve?
Atherwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Atherwood Elementary?
Atherwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atherwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Atherwood Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atherwood Elementary rank in CA?
Atherwood Elementary ranks #8,146 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Atherwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Atherwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atherwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atherwood Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Atherwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Atherwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atherwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Atherwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atherwood Elementary?
35.0% of students at Atherwood Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (805) 520-6730
- Area population (ZIP 93065)
- 72,585
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93065; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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