Junipero Serra Elementary School
Junipero Serra Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Junipero Serra Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Junipero Serra Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Junipero Serra Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 538 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Junipero Serra Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Junipero Serra Elementary School is 0.59, 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 | #1974 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 46% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ventura Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Junipero Serra Elementary School is Providence (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Citrus Glen Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ventura Citrus Glen Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 600 students10
0.6 miles
9655 Darling Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0220 0.6 K-5 600 - Ventura Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 384 students10
1.4 miles
760 Jazmin Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-2701 1.4 K-5 384 - Oxnard Providence Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 60 students10
1.4 miles
4333 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800 1.4 K-12 60 - Ventura Juanamaria Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 464 students10
1.5 miles
100 S. Crocker Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 672-0291 1.5 K-5 464 - Ventura Portola Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 568 students10
1.7 miles
6700 Eagle St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734 1.7 K-5 568
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