Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meiners Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meiners Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Meiners Oaks Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meiners Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meiners Oaks Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2506 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meiners Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Meiners Oaks Elementary School is ranked #2506 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Meiners Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Meiners Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mira Monte Elementary School, Topa Topa Elementary School, Nordhoff High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Meiners Oaks Elementary School?
237 students attend Meiners Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Meiners Oaks Elementary School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meiners Oaks Elementary School?
Meiners Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Meiners Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Meiners Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Meiners Oaks Elementary School part of?
Meiners Oaks Elementary School is part of Ojai Unified School District.
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