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Schools in 93001 — Ventura, California

93001 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.5 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.2 to 62.2, a 39.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.0
23.2 – 62.2
Avg Exceeded %
17.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 93001 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Pierpont Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 34.9% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93001 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 93001 averages 19.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 93001 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93001
93001Ventura743.5
93003Ventura1346.1+2.6
93004Ventura440.4-3.1
93010Camarillo947.5+4.0

School archetypes in 93001

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93001 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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

All schools in 93001

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Pierpont Elementary
Ventura Unified Growth Engine
62Ventura34.9%60.0%16.8%0.2%
2Ventura High
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
61Ventura21.6%42.1%17.7%1.3%
3Cabrillo Middle
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
51Ventura23.2%51.5%14.8%3.2%
4De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
41Ventura19.6%37.8%18.6%6.9%
5Lincoln Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
33Ventura9.3%25.8%24.7%0.6%
6E. P. Foster Elementary
Ventura Unified On the Rise
33Ventura7.8%21.9%17.7%1.8%
7Sheridan Way Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
23Ventura4.3%14.9%24.1%2.2%

Schools in 93001 on the map

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 93001

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Ventura good?
Ventura's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5/100, which is 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Ventura?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ventura is Pierpont Elementary with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 34.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Ventura schools compare to the state average?
Ventura elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.2 to 62.2, a 39.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Ventura?
Ventura has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.