Very Good
#3543 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Dos Caminos Elementary
Elementary School · Pleasant Valley · Camarillo, CA
A Pleasant Valley elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3635 Appian Way, Camarillo, CA 93010
- Math 46% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dos Caminos Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dos Caminos 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,320/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camarillo), 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
$108,538
Median home value
$809,900
Median rent
$2,455/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93010; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| La MariposaEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 528 | 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.
Pleasant Valley
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dos Caminos Elementary is listed in Pleasant Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dos Caminos Elementary
Dos Caminos Elementary is a public elementary school in Camarillo, CA, part of Pleasant Valley, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,543 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Dos Caminos Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dos Caminos Elementary
What grades does Dos Caminos Elementary serve?
Dos Caminos Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dos Caminos Elementary?
Dos Caminos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dos Caminos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dos Caminos Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dos Caminos Elementary rank in CA?
Dos Caminos Elementary ranks #3,543 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dos Caminos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dos Caminos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Dos Caminos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dos Caminos Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dos Caminos Elementary a charter school?
No, Dos Caminos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dos Caminos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dos Caminos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dos Caminos Elementary?
56.8% of students at Dos Caminos 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (805) 383-5310
- Area population (ZIP 93010)
- 46,715
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
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 93010; 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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