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#3542 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 37% in state

Tierra Linda Elementary

Elementary School · Pleasant Valley · Camarillo, CA

A Pleasant Valley elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1201 Woodcreek Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012

  • Math 72% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.2 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.5:1
District spending per student$14,363
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Tierra Linda Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

23.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tierra Linda 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,320/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camarillo), 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

$122,110

Median home value

$794,400

Median rent

$2,790/mo

College educated

49%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93012; 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
La MariposaEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.5 mi585Compare →
Triton AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.03–121.2 mi80Compare →
Ventura County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified3.5K–121.2 mi315Compare →
Dos Caminos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–51.3 mi322Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Pleasant Valley

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$14,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tierra Linda Elementary is listed in Pleasant Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tierra Linda Elementary

Tierra Linda Elementary is a public elementary school in Camarillo, CA, part of Pleasant Valley, serving approximately 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,542 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tierra Linda Elementary

What grades does Tierra Linda Elementary serve?

Tierra Linda Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Tierra Linda Elementary?

Tierra Linda Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Linda Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Linda Elementary is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tierra Linda Elementary rank in CA?

Tierra Linda Elementary ranks #3,542 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Tierra Linda Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Tierra Linda Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Tierra Linda Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tierra Linda Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tierra Linda Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Tierra Linda Elementary a Title I school?

No, Tierra Linda Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

23.8% of students at Tierra Linda 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
517
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 93012)
36,007
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
43.2
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 93012; 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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