Simi Valley Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 27 public schools in Simi Valley Unified School District, serving 16,773 students. Simi Valley Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in Simi Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Simi Valley Unified School District are Vista Elementary School, Hollow Hills Elementary School and Santa Susana High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Simi Valley Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.simi.k12.ca.us |
| School District Phone Number | (805) 306-4500 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 27 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 16,773 Students | 6,196,294 Students |
| # of Teachers | 685 Teachers | 264,754 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Simi Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #336 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #333 out of 989 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 33 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1,699 Students | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | 10% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 6,101 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 36% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 158 Students | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 8,005 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 48% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 22 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 755 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,381 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,131 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,117 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,154 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,144 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,231 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,333 | 484,746 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,270 | 474,569 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,281 | 472,070 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,382 | 493,593 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,479 | 481,898 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,365 | 473,744 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,505 | 485,948 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,176 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,795 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $204 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $215 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,176 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,795 | $14,597 |
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Simi Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Vista Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10%2175 Wisteria St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Grades: K-6 | 680 students
- Hollow Hills Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20%828 Gibson Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Grades: K-6 | 688 students
- Santa Susana High School Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 84%Rank:9/Top 20%3570 E. Cochran St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Grades: 9-12 | 1,154 student
- Big Springs Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20%3401 Big Springs Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Grades: K-6 | 604 students
- Atherwood Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20%2350 E. Greensward St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6730
Grades: K-6 | 520 students
- Wood Ranch Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20%455 Cir. Knoll Dr.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Grades: K-6 | 600 students
- White Oak Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30%2201 Alscott Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6617
Grades: K-6 | 448 students
- Hillside Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30%2222 E. Fitzgerald Rd.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Grades: 6-8 | 935 students
- Madera Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30%250 Royal Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6740
Grades: K-6 | 403 students
- Royal High School Math: 33% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50%1402 Royal Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4875
Grades: 9-12 | 2,010 students
- Valley View Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50%3347 Tapo St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Grades: 6-8 | 1,222 student
- Simi Valley High School Math: 35% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50%5400 Cochran St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 577-1400
Grades: 9-12 | 2,251 students
- Sinaloa Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%601 Royal Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Grades: 6-8 | 915 students
- Garden Grove Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50%2250 N. Tracy Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6700
Grades: K-6 | 363 students
- Sycamore Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%2100 Ravenna St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6745
Grades: K-6 | 390 students
- Township Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50%4101 Township Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6770
Grades: K-6 | 549 students
- Katherine Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%5455 Katherine St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6780
Grades: K-6 | 359 students
- Knolls Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%6334 Katherine Rd.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6735
Grades: K-6 | 225 students
- Mountain View Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2925 Fletcher Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6775
Grades: K-6 | 355 students
- Monte Vista Alternative School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1220 Fourth St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Grades: 1-12 | 217 students
- Crestview Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50%900 Crosby Ave.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6715
Grades: K-6 | 288 students
- Berylwood Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2300 Heywood St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6705
Grades: K-6 | 519 students
- Arroyo Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%225 Ulysses St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4420
Grades: K-6 | 235 students
- Park View Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1500 Alexander St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6755
Grades: K-6 | 365 students
- Santa Susana Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4300 Apricot Rd.10
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765
Grades: K-6 | 330 students
- Apollo High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%3150 Sch St.10
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6150
Grades: 9-12 | 148 students
- Justin Early Learners Academy Special Education School2245 N. Justin Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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