Excellent
#1221 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Sycamore Canyon
Elementary School · Conejo Valley Unified · Newbury Park, CA
A Conejo Valley Unified elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4601 Via Rio, Newbury Park, CA 91320
- Math 79% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sycamore Canyon score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sycamore Canyon 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
$150,861
Median home value
$917,700
Median rent
$2,617/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91320; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Maple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Banyan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Walnut ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 269 | 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.
Conejo Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #8 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sycamore Canyon is listed in Conejo Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sycamore Canyon
Sycamore Canyon is a public elementary school in Newbury Park, CA, part of Conejo Valley Unified, serving approximately 954 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,221 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sycamore Canyon
What grades does Sycamore Canyon serve?
Sycamore Canyon serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sycamore Canyon?
Sycamore Canyon has an enrollment of approximately 954 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Canyon?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Canyon is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sycamore Canyon rank in CA?
Sycamore Canyon ranks #1,221 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sycamore Canyon's MySchoolScout rating?
Sycamore Canyon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Sycamore Canyon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sycamore Canyon has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sycamore Canyon a charter school?
No, Sycamore Canyon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sycamore Canyon a Title I school?
No, Sycamore Canyon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sycamore Canyon?
5.9% of students at Sycamore Canyon 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 954
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (805) 498-1573
- Area population (ZIP 91320)
- 43,628
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 91320; 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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