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#1589 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 17% in state

Pico Canyon Elementary

Elementary School · Newhall · Stevenson Ranch, CA

A Newhall elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25255 Pico Canyon Rd., Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381

  • Math 75% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+28.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.5 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.1:1
District spending per student$13,703
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Pico Canyon Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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

33.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pico Canyon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$146,706

Median home value

$1,029,300

Median rent

$2,797/mo

College educated

53.6%

Homeownership

60.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91381; 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
Montessori of Stevenson RanchPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi10Compare →
Stevenson Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–61.1 mi746Compare →
Wiley Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–61.2 mi381Compare →
Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–61.5 mi706Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Newhall

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$13,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pico Canyon Elementary is listed in Newhall; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pico Canyon Elementary

Pico Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school in Stevenson Ranch, CA, part of Newhall, serving approximately 834 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,589 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pico Canyon Elementary

What grades does Pico Canyon Elementary serve?

Pico Canyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Pico Canyon Elementary?

Pico Canyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 834 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pico Canyon Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Pico Canyon Elementary is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pico Canyon Elementary rank in CA?

Pico Canyon Elementary ranks #1,589 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Pico Canyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Pico Canyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Pico Canyon Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pico Canyon Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pico Canyon Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Pico Canyon Elementary a Title I school?

No, Pico Canyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pico Canyon Elementary?

33.6% of students at Pico Canyon 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
834
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 91381)
21,857
Area average commute
35.4 min
Area median age
41.2
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 91381; 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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