Very Good
#3318 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Oak Park Independent
School · Oak Park Unified · Oak Park, CA
An Oak Park Unified school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5801 Conifer St., Oak Park, CA 91377
- Math 47% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oak Park Independent score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Park Independent 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low94/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,484
Median home value
$1,017,100
Median rent
$3,150/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Charter School of YoloCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Compass Charter Schools of Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 956 | Compare → |
| Compass Charter Schools of San DiegoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 790 | Compare → |
| River Oaks AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 337 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Oak Park Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Park Independent is listed in Oak Park Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Park Independent
Oak Park Independent is a public school in Oak Park, CA, part of Oak Park Unified, serving approximately 193 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 38.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,318 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Park Independent
What grades does Oak Park Independent serve?
Oak Park Independent serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Oak Park Independent?
Oak Park Independent has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Independent?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Independent is 38.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Park Independent rank in CA?
Oak Park Independent ranks #3,318 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oak Park Independent's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Park Independent has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Oak Park Independent?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Park Independent has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oak Park Independent a charter school?
No, Oak Park Independent is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Park Independent a Title I school?
No, Oak Park Independent is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Park Independent?
13.0% of students at Oak Park Independent 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (818) 735-3260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 91377)
- 13,656
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
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 91377; 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
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