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#3544 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 37% in state

Las Posas Elementary

Elementary School · Pleasant Valley · Camarillo, CA

A Pleasant Valley elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

75 Calle La Guerra, Camarillo, CA 93010

  • Math 55% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.1:1
District spending per student$14,363
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Las Posas Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

44.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Las Posas 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Camarillo Academy of Progressive EducationCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–120.5 mi583Compare →
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel IslandsCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–81.2 mi737Compare →
PhoenixEnrollment path unverified7.4K–121.4 mi72Compare →
Santa Rosa Technology MagnetEnrollment path unverified7.5K–8Not available466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pleasant Valley

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 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

Las Posas Elementary is listed in Pleasant Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Las Posas Elementary

Las Posas Elementary is a public elementary school in Camarillo, CA, part of Pleasant Valley, serving approximately 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,544 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Las Posas Elementary

What grades does Las Posas Elementary serve?

Las Posas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Las Posas Elementary?

Las Posas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Posas Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Las Posas Elementary is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Las Posas Elementary rank in CA?

Las Posas Elementary ranks #3,544 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Las Posas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Las Posas 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 Las Posas Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Posas Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Las Posas Elementary a charter school?

No, Las Posas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Las Posas Elementary a Title I school?

No, Las Posas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Posas Elementary?

44.6% of students at Las Posas 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
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 93010)
46,715
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
39.6
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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