Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten, Meiners Oaks Early Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meiners Oaks Elementary serves the west part of Ojai, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 75.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meiners Oaks Early Education's student population of 71 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
71 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meiners Oaks Early Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meiners Oaks Early Education is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
68%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meiners Oaks Early Education's ranking?
Meiners Oaks Early Education is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Meiners Oaks Early Education often compared to?
Meiners Oaks Early Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Topa Topa Elementary School, Mira Monte Elementary School, Nordhoff High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Meiners Oaks Early Education?
71 students attend Meiners Oaks Early Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Meiners Oaks Early Education students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meiners Oaks Early Education?
Meiners Oaks Early Education has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Meiners Oaks Early Education offer ?
Meiners Oaks Early Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Meiners Oaks Early Education part of?
Meiners Oaks Early Education is part of Ojai Unified School District.
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