Below Average
#8285 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Elementary School · Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District · Ventura, CA
A charter elementary school in Ventura, CA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 392, Ventura, CA 93002
- Math 43% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,633/100K
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Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,845NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is listed in Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is a public elementary school in Ventura, CA, part of Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District, serving approximately 449 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,285 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
What grades does Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education serve?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education rank in CA?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education ranks #8,285 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education a charter school?
Yes, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education a Title I school?
No, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
29.8% of students at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education 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
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (805) 648-5503
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.
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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