Berylwood Elementary School

2300 Heywood St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Berylwood 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Berylwood Elementary serves the southwest part of Simi Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest reaches of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Berylwood Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
457 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Year Founded
1965

School Rankings

Berylwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berylwood Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data

24%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data

32%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data

20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
3%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
82%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
4%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
10%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
1%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
90%
0.32

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
45.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berylwood Elementary School's ranking?
Berylwood Elementary School is ranked #6082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Berylwood Elementary School often compared to?
Berylwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollow Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Berylwood Elementary School?
457 students attend Berylwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Berylwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berylwood Elementary School?
Berylwood Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Berylwood Elementary School offer ?
Berylwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Berylwood Elementary School part of?
Berylwood Elementary School is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Berylwood Elementary serves the southwest part of Simi Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest reaches of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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