Below Average
#8608 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sinaloa Middle
Middle School · Simi Valley Unified · Simi Valley, CA
A Simi Valley Unified middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 Royal Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Math 25% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sinaloa Middle score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sinaloa Middle 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 70Very 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte VistaEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| California Virtual Academy @ Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 5,700 | Compare → |
| California Virtual Academy @ San DiegoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 3,680 | Compare → |
| California Virtual Academy @ San JoaquinCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,918 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Simi Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Sinaloa Middle is listed in Simi Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle is a public middle school in Simi Valley, CA, part of Simi Valley Unified, serving approximately 707 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,608 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sinaloa Middle
What grades does Sinaloa Middle serve?
Sinaloa Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sinaloa Middle?
Sinaloa Middle has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinaloa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sinaloa Middle is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sinaloa Middle rank in CA?
Sinaloa Middle ranks #8,608 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sinaloa Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sinaloa Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sinaloa Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sinaloa Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sinaloa Middle a charter school?
No, Sinaloa Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sinaloa Middle a Title I school?
No, Sinaloa Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sinaloa Middle?
53.6% of students at Sinaloa Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (805) 520-6830
- 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.
- 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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