Pleasant Valley
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 57.0 | 9 | 32.3% | 9.8% |
| Middle | 45.9 | 2 | 22.8% | 14.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Pleasant Valley, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
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 (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.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Mariposa Pleasant Valley High Ceiling | 77 | 50.4% | 77.4% | -0.4pp | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| 2 | Santa Rosa Technology Magnet Pleasant Valley Building Momentum | 68 | 41.6% | 69.1% | -3.1pp | 7.1% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Tierra Linda Elementary Pleasant Valley Growth Engine | 63 | 39.6% | 66.4% | +8.1pp | 8.0% | 2.8% |
| 4 | Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts Pleasant Valley Culture First | 57 | 30.3% | 61.8% | -11.7pp | 7.4% | 1.4% |
| 5 | Las Posas Elementary Pleasant Valley Culture First | 57 | 31.4% | 62.8% | -17.8pp | 5.2% | 0.9% |
| 6 | Camarillo Heights STEM Academy Pleasant Valley Culture First | 56 | 29.6% | 55.8% | +2.7pp | 8.5% | 0.9% |
| 7 | Dos Caminos Elementary Pleasant Valley Culture First | 50 | 23.7% | 49.3% | -0.6pp | 10.9% | 0.7% |
| 8 | Rancho Rosal Elementary Pleasant Valley Culture First | 45 | 24.7% | 47.9% | -6.7pp | 14.7% | 1.1% |
| 9 | Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts Pleasant Valley Building Momentum | 41 | 19.5% | 39.0% | -0.1pp | 20.1% | 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.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Colinas Middle Pleasant Valley Building Momentum | 53 | 29.0% | 55.4% | -5.8pp | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| 2 | Monte Vista Middle Pleasant Valley Building Momentum | 39 | 16.6% | 39.0% | -9.3pp | 14.3% | 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
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