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#8013 of 9,539 schools in CA

Mountain View Elementary

Elementary School · Simi Valley Unified · Simi Valley, CA

A Simi Valley Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2925 Fletcher Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065

  • Math 35% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$15,369
Chronic Absenteeism28.8%

Students at Mountain View Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mountain View 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crestview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–60.7 mi269Compare →
Berylwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1K–61.2 mi487Compare →
Sycamore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.7K–61.3 mi384Compare →
Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–61.3 mi613Compare →

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
#18 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

Mountain View Elementary is listed in Simi Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mountain View Elementary

Mountain View Elementary is a public elementary school in Simi Valley, CA, part of Simi Valley Unified, serving approximately 476 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,013 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain View Elementary

What grades does Mountain View Elementary serve?

Mountain View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Mountain View Elementary?

Mountain View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mountain View Elementary rank in CA?

Mountain View Elementary ranks #8,013 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mountain View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Mountain View Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mountain View Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Mountain View Elementary a Title I school?

No, Mountain View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain View Elementary?

52.7% of students at Mountain View 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
476
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.8%
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 · 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 93065; 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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