Moorpark Unified School District

5297 Maureen Ln.
Moorpark, CA 93021-1862
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Moorpark Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,769 students in Moorpark Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Moorpark Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
5,769 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Moorpark Unified School District, which is ranked #408 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#388 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Moorpark Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moorpark Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moorpark Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Moorpark Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Moorpark Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
331 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,950 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
56%
# Black Students
43 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,149 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
37%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
287 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
482
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
398
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
438
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
376
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
446
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
402
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
419
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
466
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
497
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
500
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
468
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
462
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,627 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Moorpark Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$73 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Moorpark Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,571
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Moorpark Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,627
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Moorpark Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Moorpark Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The High School At Moorpark College
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
280 Casey Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Peach Hill Academy
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13400 Christian Barrett Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6307
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Mountain Meadow Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6306
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14000 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Arroyo West Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4117 Country Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6308
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
Campus Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15300 Monroe Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Grades: K-8
| 567 students
Rank: #88.
Moorpark High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4500 Tierra Rejada Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Grades: 9-12
| 1,827 students
Rank: #99.
Flory Of Sciences And Technology
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 Flory Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6303
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1010.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 Poindexter Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Moorpark Unified School District?
Moorpark Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,769 students.
What is the rank of Moorpark Unified School District?
Moorpark Unified School District is ranked #408 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moorpark Unified School District?
51% of Moorpark Unified School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moorpark Unified School District?
Moorpark Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Moorpark Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,627 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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