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Las Virgenes Unified

Above Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 63.1/100

Las Virgenes Unified has 14 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 63.1/100 — 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lupin Hill Elementary at 73/100, where 46.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,876 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
63.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.5
45.9 – 73.4
Avg Exceeded %
35.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary62.7937.5%8.5%
Middle62.4334.2%10.0%
High66.0226.2%15.1%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Las Virgenes Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
62.7
avg score · 9 schools
High
66.0
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Las Virgenes Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 66.0.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 27.5 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.8%, 8.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Lupin Hill Elementary leads the district at 73 with 46.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Las Virgenes Unified

5 Strong All-Around4 Solid Base2 Growth Engine1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Las Virgenes Unified are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
15.5%
White
64.0%
Asian
5.2%
Black
1.9%
Other
13.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
24%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Las Virgenes Unified spends $11,876 per student in current expenditures — $2,939 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,876
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
10,248
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 16.2%
$10,218 → $11,876
Spending Efficiency
5.31
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 67%Support 32%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$57,555–$124,070
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
520
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (9)

Las Virgenes Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.7 — 18.9 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 9 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -1.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Lupin Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 46.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Lupin Hill Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
7346.8%74.3%+4.9pp12.8%0.3%
2Willow Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
6841.0%74.5%+3.0pp7.7%0.7%
3White Oak Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base
6544.4%77.2%-6.7pp8.2%1.6%
4Chaparral Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base
6437.4%69.2%-9.8pp8.5%0.3%
5Yerba Buena Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
6438.4%66.9%-1.2pp8.9%0.1%
6Sumac Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base
6236.6%65.4%-12.5pp7.3%0.2%
7Bay Laurel Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Growth Engine
6231.5%62.9%+18.1pp4.6%0.1%
8Round Meadow Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base
6041.8%69.2%-8.1pp5.7%0.1%
9Mariposa School of Global Education
Las Virgenes Unified Culture First
4619.2%47.9%+0.3pp12.9%0.6%

Middle Schools (3)

Las Virgenes Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.4 — 21.9 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 3 middle schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +0.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Arthur E. Wright Middle with a Scope Score of 70 and 44.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Arthur E. Wright Middle
Las Virgenes Unified Building Momentum
7044.1%74.1%-1.9pp11.4%4.1%
2Alice C. Stelle Middle
Las Virgenes Unified Growth Engine
5928.4%59.5%+9.1pp9.3%2.8%
3Lindero Canyon Middle
Las Virgenes Unified Building Momentum
5830.1%60.3%-5.5pp9.4%3.3%

High Schools (2)

Las Virgenes Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.0 — 18.5 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Calabasas High with a Scope Score of 67 and 25.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Calabasas High
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
6725.4%54.2%14.7%1.0%
2Agoura High
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
6527.0%52.0%15.4%1.0%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Las Virgenes Unified

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Virgenes Unified a good school district?
Las Virgenes Unified has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.1/100, which is 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Las Virgenes Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Las Virgenes Unified is Lupin Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 46.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Las Virgenes Unified spend per student?
Las Virgenes Unified spends $11,876 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Las Virgenes Unified?
Teacher salaries in Las Virgenes Unified range from $57,555–$124,070 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.