Big Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(805) 520-6710
Big Springs Elementary School serves 604 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Big Springs Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Big Springs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Big Springs Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 604 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Big Springs Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Big Springs Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1324 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 56% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Simi Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Big Springs Elementary School is Simi Valley High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Valley View Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Simi Valley Valley View Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,222 student
0.5 miles
3347 Tapo St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820 0.5 6-8 1,222 - Simi Valley Township Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 549 students
0.8 miles
4101 Township Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6770 0.8 K-6 549 - Simi Valley Santa Susana Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 330 students
1.3 miles
4300 Apricot Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765 1.3 K-6 330 - Simi Valley Simi Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,251 students
1.5 miles
5400 Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 577-1400 1.5 9-12 2,251 - Simi Valley Garden Grove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 363 students
1.9 miles
2250 N. Tracy Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6700 1.9 K-6 363
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