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Simi Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 15,695 students in Simi Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Simi Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
27 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
15,695 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
689 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Simi Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #633 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 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#624 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,540 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,561 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
56%
# Black Students
183 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,571 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
780 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,223
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,076
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,127
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,087
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,112
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,084
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,104
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,151
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,193
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,328
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,429
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,344
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,437
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,931 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$238 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$234 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,173
$19,801
Spending / Student
$14,931
$18,236
Best Simi Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Grades: K-6
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Hollow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 Gibson Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Big Springs Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Susana High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3570 E. Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #55.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Alscot Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6617
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6617
Grades: K-6
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Katherine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5455 Katherine St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6780
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6780
Grades: K-6
| 312 students
Rank: #77.
Wood Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Cir. Knoll Dr.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #88.
Township Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4101 Township Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6770
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6770
Grades: K-6
| 536 students
Rank: #99.
Atherwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 E. Greensward St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6730
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6730
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1010.
Madera Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6740
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6740
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
Rank: #1111.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Crosby Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6715
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6715
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 E. Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #1313.
Royal High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4875
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4875
Grades: 9-12
| 2,101 students
Rank: #1414.
Simi Valley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 577-1400
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 577-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sinaloa Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3347 Tapo St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #1717.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Ravenna St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6745
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6745
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #1818.
Garden Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 N. Tracy Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6700
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6700
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Rank: #1919.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Fletcher Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6775
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6775
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #2020.
Monte Vista
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Fourth St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Grades: K-12
| 538 students
Rank: #2121.
Berylwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Heywood St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6705
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6705
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #2222.
Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6334 Katherine Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6735
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6735
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #2323.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Ulysses St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4420
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4420
Grades: K-6
| 211 students
Rank: #2424.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Alexander St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6755
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6755
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #2525.
Santa Susana Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Apricot Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Rank: #2626.
Apollo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3150 Sch St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6150
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
Justin Early Learners Academy
Special Education School
2245 N. Justin Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Simi Valley Unified School District?
Simi Valley Unified School District manages 27 public schools serving 15,695 students.
What is the rank of Simi Valley Unified School District?
Simi Valley Unified School District is ranked #633 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Simi Valley Unified School District?
42% of Simi Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 10% 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 Simi Valley Unified School District?
Simi Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Simi Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,931 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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