Below Average
#8193 of 9,539 schools in CA
San Cayetano Elementary
Elementary School · Fillmore Unified · Fillmore, CA
A Fillmore Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 697, Fillmore, CA 93016
- Math 20% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Cayetano Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (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
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Cayetano 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated872/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Valley Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Rio Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Mountain VistaEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Piru ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 274 | 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.
Fillmore Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Cayetano Elementary is listed in Fillmore Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Cayetano Elementary
San Cayetano Elementary is a public elementary school in Fillmore, CA, part of Fillmore Unified, serving approximately 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,193 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Cayetano Elementary
What grades does San Cayetano Elementary serve?
San Cayetano Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend San Cayetano Elementary?
San Cayetano Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Cayetano Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Cayetano Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Cayetano Elementary rank in CA?
San Cayetano Elementary ranks #8,193 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Cayetano Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Cayetano Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 San Cayetano Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Cayetano Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Cayetano Elementary a charter school?
No, San Cayetano Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Cayetano Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Cayetano Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Cayetano Elementary?
77.5% of students at San Cayetano 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
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (805) 524-6040
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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