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Pleasant Valley

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 55.0/100

Pleasant Valley has 11 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 55.0/100 — 11.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Mariposa at 77/100, where 50.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,069 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.1
38.7 – 76.8
Avg Exceeded %
30.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary57.0932.3%9.8%
Middle45.9222.8%14.3%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Pleasant Valley, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
57.0
avg score · 9 schools
Middle
45.9
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Pleasant Valley's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 57.0.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 38.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.6%, 7.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: La Mariposa leads the district at 77 with 50.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Pleasant Valley

5 Culture First1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Pleasant Valley 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

Hispanic
42.8%
White
37.1%
Asian
6.3%
Black
2.6%
Other
11.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
37%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Pleasant Valley spends $11,069 per student in current expenditures — $3,745 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,069
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,718
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 12.2%
$9,868 → $11,069
Spending Efficiency
4.97
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 34%Other 2%
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
$62,491–$119,624
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
292
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (9)

Pleasant Valley has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.0 — 13.2 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 9 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -3.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is La Mariposa with a Scope Score of 77 and 50.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1La Mariposa
Pleasant Valley High Ceiling
7750.4%77.4%-0.4pp6.5%0.6%
2Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
6841.6%69.1%-3.1pp7.1%0.9%
3Tierra Linda Elementary
Pleasant Valley Growth Engine
6339.6%66.4%+8.1pp8.0%2.8%
4Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Pleasant Valley Culture First
5730.3%61.8%-11.7pp7.4%1.4%
5Las Posas Elementary
Pleasant Valley Culture First
5731.4%62.8%-17.8pp5.2%0.9%
6Camarillo Heights STEM Academy
Pleasant Valley Culture First
5629.6%55.8%+2.7pp8.5%0.9%
7Dos Caminos Elementary
Pleasant Valley Culture First
5023.7%49.3%-0.6pp10.9%0.7%
8Rancho Rosal Elementary
Pleasant Valley Culture First
4524.7%47.9%-6.7pp14.7%1.1%
9Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
4119.5%39.0%-0.1pp20.1%4.2%

Middle Schools (2)

Pleasant Valley has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.9 — 5.5 points above the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -7.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Las Colinas Middle with a Scope Score of 53 and 29.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Las Colinas Middle
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
5329.0%55.4%-5.8pp14.3%4.6%
2Monte Vista Middle
Pleasant Valley Building Momentum
3916.6%39.0%-9.3pp14.3%7.6%

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 Pleasant Valley

  • 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 Pleasant Valley a good school district?
Pleasant Valley has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.0/100, which is 11.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.6% 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 Pleasant Valley?
The highest-scoring school in Pleasant Valley is La Mariposa with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 50.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Pleasant Valley spend per student?
Pleasant Valley spends $11,069 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 Pleasant Valley?
Teacher salaries in Pleasant Valley range from $62,491–$119,624 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.