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Justin Elementary
Elementary School · Simi Valley Unified · Simi Valley, CA
A Simi Valley Unified elementary school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2245 North Justin Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Math 12% proficient (2014)
- Reading 17% proficient (2014)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Justin Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 40 points since 2010, to 15% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Justin 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Berylwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Atherwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Park View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 389 | 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.
Simi Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #27 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
Justin Elementary is listed in Simi Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Justin Elementary
Justin Elementary is a public elementary school in Simi Valley, CA, part of Simi Valley Unified, serving approximately 113 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,264 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Justin Elementary
What grades does Justin Elementary serve?
Justin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Justin Elementary?
Justin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Justin Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Justin Elementary rank in CA?
Justin Elementary ranks #9,264 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Justin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Justin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Justin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Justin Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Justin Elementary a charter school?
No, Justin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Justin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Justin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Justin Elementary?
38.9% of students at Justin 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
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (805) 520-6619
- 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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