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#4913 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mountain Meadows Elementary
Elementary School · Moorpark Unified · Moorpark, CA
A Moorpark Unified elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4200 Mountain Meadow Dr., Moorpark, CA 93021
- Math 48% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Meadows Elementary score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Meadows 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated816/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moorpark), 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
$149,848
Median home value
$862,600
Median rent
$2,651/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93021; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Peach Hill AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Flory Academy of Sciences and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Walnut Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 480 | 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.
Moorpark Unified
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Meadows Elementary is listed in Moorpark Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Meadows Elementary
Mountain Meadows Elementary is a public elementary school in Moorpark, CA, part of Moorpark Unified, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,913 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Meadows Elementary
What grades does Mountain Meadows Elementary serve?
Mountain Meadows Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mountain Meadows Elementary?
Mountain Meadows Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Meadows Elementary is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Meadows Elementary rank in CA?
Mountain Meadows Elementary ranks #4,913 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mountain Meadows Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Meadows Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mountain Meadows Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Meadows Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountain Meadows Elementary a charter school?
No, Mountain Meadows Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Meadows Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mountain Meadows Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Meadows Elementary?
31.4% of students at Mountain Meadows 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
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (805) 378-6306
- Area population (ZIP 93021)
- 37,702
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 93021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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