Very Good
#2018 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Homestead (alternative)
Elementary School · Ventura Unified · Ventura, CA
A Ventura Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 Day Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
- Math 20% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homestead (alternative) score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Homestead (alternative) 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,633/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ventura), 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
$100,300
Median home value
$781,600
Median rent
$2,173/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Elmhurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Poinsettia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Mound ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ventura Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #2 of 27
- District spending per student
- $16,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homestead (alternative) is listed in Ventura Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homestead (alternative)
Homestead (alternative) is a public elementary school in Ventura, CA, part of Ventura Unified, serving approximately 49 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,018 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homestead (alternative)
What grades does Homestead (alternative) serve?
Homestead (alternative) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Homestead (alternative)?
Homestead (alternative) has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead (alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead (alternative) is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homestead (alternative) rank in CA?
Homestead (alternative) ranks #2,018 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Homestead (alternative)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Homestead (alternative) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Homestead (alternative)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homestead (alternative) has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Homestead (alternative) a charter school?
No, Homestead (alternative) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homestead (alternative) a Title I school?
No, Homestead (alternative) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homestead (alternative)?
53.1% of students at Homestead (alternative) 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (805) 289-7955
- Area population (ZIP 93003)
- 52,511
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 93003; 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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