Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sumac Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumac Elementary serves the western part of Agoura Hills, CA, covering an area of approximately 26.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 7.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumac Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sumac Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Motto
Enabling Each Student to Realize Maximum Potential
School Rankings
Sumac Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumac Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1295 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumac Elementary School's ranking?
Sumac Elementary School is ranked #1295 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sumac Elementary School often compared to?
Sumac Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Elementary School, Mariposa School Of Global Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sumac Elementary School?
360 students attend Sumac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sumac Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumac Elementary School?
Sumac Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sumac Elementary School offer ?
Sumac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sumac Elementary School part of?
Sumac Elementary School is part of Las Virgenes Unified School District.
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