Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arroyo West Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Arroyo West Elementary serves the west part of Moorpark, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 21.1 square miles. Most families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest point being 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arroyo West Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Active Thinkers and Lifelong Readers and Writers
School Rankings
Arroyo West Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arroyo West Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#2429 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arroyo West Elementary School's ranking?
Arroyo West Elementary School is ranked #2429 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arroyo West Elementary School often compared to?
Arroyo West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Meadows Elementary School, Walnut Canyon Elementary School, Campus Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arroyo West Elementary School?
385 students attend Arroyo West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Arroyo West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arroyo West Elementary School?
Arroyo West Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arroyo West Elementary School offer ?
Arroyo West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arroyo West Elementary School part of?
Arroyo West Elementary School is part of Moorpark Unified School District.
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