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Schools in 93065 — Simi Valley, California

93065 has 16 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.0 — 1.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.9 to 71.0, a 48.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
42.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.1
22.9 – 71.0
Avg Exceeded %
18.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
16
With Scope Scores

How 93065 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 46.3% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93065. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93065 averages 21.7%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 93065 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93065
93065Simi Valley16Developing
42.0/100
93063Simi Valley10Developing
49.4/100
+7.4
93060Santa Paula10Developing
35.5/100
-6.4

School archetypes in 93065

2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around13 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93065 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 93065

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vista Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
46.3%Strong
71/100
2Royal High
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Solid
63/100
3Hollow Hills Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.3%Solid
61/100
4Crestview Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
50/100
5Wood Ranch Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
24.5%Developing
48/100
6Hillside Middle
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
17.5%Developing
43/100
7Madera Elementary
Simi Valley Unified On the Rise
19.1%Developing
42/100
8Atherwood Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
42/100
9Mountain View Elementary
Simi Valley Unified On the Rise
15.4%Developing
39/100
10Sycamore Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
38/100
11Monte Vista
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Developing
34/100
12Arroyo Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
31/100
13Sinaloa Middle
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
30/100
14Park View Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Needs Support
30/100
15Berylwood Elementary
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
28/100
16Apollo High
Simi Valley Unified Building Momentum
1.0%Needs Support
23/100

Schools in 93065 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 93065

  • 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 Simi Valley good?
Simi Valley's 16 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.0/100, which is 1.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.1% 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 Simi Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Simi Valley is Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 46.3% 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 Simi Valley schools compare to the state average?
Simi Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.8 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.9 to 71.0, a 48.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Simi Valley?
Simi Valley has 16 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.