Moorpark Unified
Moorpark Unified has 10 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 54.7/100 — 11.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is The High School at Moorpark College at 75/100, where 64.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,521 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 52.9/100 | 6 | 29.2% | 10.5% |
| Middle | Developing 47.1/100 | 2 | 20.5% | 14.5% |
| High | Solid 68.0/100 | 2 | 44.7% | 20.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Moorpark Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Moorpark Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 68.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 32.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.3%, 4.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: The High School at Moorpark College leads the district at 75 with 64.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Moorpark Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Moorpark Unified is classified as Growth Engine — 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Moorpark Unified spends $11,521 per student in current expenditures — $3,294 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (6)
Moorpark Unified has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.9 — 9.1 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -5.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Walnut Canyon Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 37.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Canyon Elementary Moorpark Unified Solid Base | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Campus Canyon Elementary Moorpark Unified Building Momentum | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Peach Hill Academy Moorpark Unified Culture First | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Mountain Meadows Elementary Moorpark Unified Building Momentum | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | Arroyo West Elementary Moorpark Unified Growth Engine | Solid 50/100 |
| 6 | Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology Moorpark Unified Culture First | Developing 43/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Moorpark Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.1 — 6.7 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -10.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Mesa Verde Middle with a Scope Score of 49 and 21.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesa Verde Middle Moorpark Unified Building Momentum | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Chaparral Middle Moorpark Unified Building Momentum | Developing 45/100 |
High Schools (2)
Moorpark Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 68.0 — 20.5 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 2 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is The High School at Moorpark College with a Scope Score of 75 and 64.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The High School at Moorpark College Moorpark Unified High Ceiling | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Moorpark High Moorpark Unified Building Momentum | Solid 61/100 |
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 Moorpark 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