Simi Valley Unified
Simi Valley Unified has 26 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 44.8/100 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Santa Susana High at 80/100, where 40.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,276 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.6%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 43.7/100 | 19 | 20.1% | 17.9% |
| Middle | Developing 35.7/100 | 3 | 14.2% | 18.4% |
| High | Solid 57.0/100 | 4 | 18.9% | 28.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Simi Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Simi Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 57.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 56.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.6%, 1.4pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Santa Susana High leads the district at 80 with 40.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Simi Valley Unified
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Simi Valley Unified are classified as On the Rise (3) or 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
Simi Valley Unified spends $12,276 per student in current expenditures — $2,538 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 (19)
Simi Valley Unified has 19 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.7 — 0.1 points near the state average of 43.8. 1 of 19 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 46.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vista Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 46.3% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | White Oak Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 31.1% | Solid 62/100 |
| 3 | Hollow Hills Elementary Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 40.3% | Solid 61/100 |
| 4 | Big Springs Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 29.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 5 | Crestview Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 21.9% | Developing 50/100 |
| 6 | Township Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 23.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 7 | Wood Ranch Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 24.5% | Developing 48/100 |
| 8 | Garden Grove Elementary Simi Valley Unified Growth Engine | 18.0% | Developing 47/100 |
| 9 | Madera Elementary Simi Valley Unified On the Rise | 19.1% | Developing 42/100 |
| 10 | Atherwood Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 18.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 11 | Katherine Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 22.8% | Developing 41/100 |
| 12 | Mountain View Elementary Simi Valley Unified On the Rise | 15.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 13 | Sycamore Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 15.0% | Developing 38/100 |
| 14 | Monte Vista Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Developing 34/100 |
| 15 | Santa Susana Elementary Simi Valley Unified On the Rise | 10.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 16 | Arroyo Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 15.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 17 | Park View Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 18 | Knolls Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 19 | Berylwood Elementary Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 6.3% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Simi Valley Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.7 — 4.8 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -6.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Hillside Middle with a Scope Score of 43 and 17.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillside Middle Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 17.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 2 | Valley View Middle Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 13.4% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Sinaloa Middle Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 30/100 |
High Schools (4)
Simi Valley Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.0 — 9.5 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 4 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Santa Susana High with a Scope Score of 80 and 40.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Susana High Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 40.2% | Strong 80/100 |
| 2 | Simi Valley High Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 15.9% | Solid 63/100 |
| 3 | Royal High Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 18.4% | Solid 63/100 |
| 4 | Apollo High Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum | 1.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
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 Simi Valley 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
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