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#3920 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

Sumac Elementary

Elementary School · Las Virgenes Unified · Agoura, CA

A Las Virgenes Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6050 North Calmfield Ave., Agoura, CA 91301

  • Math 58% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+12.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.6 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Sumac Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sumac 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 25Somewhat 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

$166,912

Median home value

$1,096,600

Median rent

$3,163/mo

College educated

65.7%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mariposa School of Global EducationEnrollment path unverified7.0K–80.0 mi372Compare →
Willow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–50.2 mi547Compare →
Brookside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–50.7 mi546Compare →
Oak Park IndependentEnrollment path unverified7.1K–120.9 mi193Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Las Virgenes Unified

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#9 of 15
District spending per student
$15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sumac Elementary is listed in Las Virgenes Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sumac Elementary

Sumac Elementary is a public elementary school in Agoura, CA, part of Las Virgenes Unified, serving approximately 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,920 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sumac Elementary

What grades does Sumac Elementary serve?

Sumac Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sumac Elementary?

Sumac Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumac Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sumac Elementary is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sumac Elementary rank in CA?

Sumac Elementary ranks #3,920 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sumac Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sumac Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sumac Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumac Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sumac Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Sumac Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sumac Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

32.0% of students at Sumac 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
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
Area population (ZIP 91301)
24,477
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
46
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 91301; 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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