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#4433 of 9,539 schools in CA

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Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary

Elementary School · Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District · Thousand Oaks, CA

A charter elementary school in Thousand Oaks, CA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2000 La Granada Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

  • Math 82% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+36.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+38.5 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25:1
District spending per student$12,700

Students at Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency82%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
82%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

4.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Meadows Arts and Technology 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,126/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thousand Oaks), 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

$143,683

Median home value

$1,078,100

Median rent

$2,735/mo

College educated

55.7%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91362; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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St Patrick's Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7K–60.7 mi129Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is listed in Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary

Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is a public elementary school in Thousand Oaks, CA, part of Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,433 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary

What grades does Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary serve?

Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?

Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary rank in CA?

Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary ranks #4,433 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary a charter school?

Yes, Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary a Title I school?

No, Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?

4.5% of students at Meadows Arts and Technology 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
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ventura County
Area population (ZIP 91362)
36,205
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
45.4
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 91362; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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