Las Virgenes Unified
Las Virgenes Unified has 14 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 63.1/100 — 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lupin Hill Elementary at 73/100, where 46.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,876 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 62.7/100 | 9 | 37.5% | 8.5% |
| Middle | Solid 62.4/100 | 3 | 34.2% | 10.0% |
| High | Solid 66.0/100 | 2 | 26.2% | 15.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Las Virgenes Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Las Virgenes Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 66.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 27.5 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.8%, 8.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Lupin Hill Elementary leads the district at 73 with 46.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Las Virgenes Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Las Virgenes Unified are classified as Growth Engine (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
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Las Virgenes Unified spends $11,876 per student in current expenditures — $2,939 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)
Las Virgenes Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.7 — 18.9 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 9 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -1.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Lupin Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 46.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lupin Hill Elementary Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around | 46.8% | Strong 73/100 |
| 2 | Willow Elementary Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | White Oak Elementary Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base | 44.4% | Solid 65/100 |
| 4 | Chaparral Elementary Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base | 37.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 5 | Yerba Buena Elementary Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around | 38.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Sumac Elementary Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base | 36.6% | Solid 62/100 |
| 7 | Bay Laurel Elementary Las Virgenes Unified Growth Engine | 31.5% | Solid 62/100 |
| 8 | Round Meadow Elementary Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base | 41.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 9 | Mariposa School of Global Education Las Virgenes Unified Culture First | 19.2% | Developing 46/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Las Virgenes Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.4 — 21.9 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 3 middle schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +0.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Arthur E. Wright Middle with a Scope Score of 70 and 44.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur E. Wright Middle Las Virgenes Unified Building Momentum | 44.1% | Strong 70/100 |
| 2 | Alice C. Stelle Middle Las Virgenes Unified Growth Engine | 28.4% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Lindero Canyon Middle Las Virgenes Unified Building Momentum | 30.1% | Solid 58/100 |
High Schools (2)
Las Virgenes Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.0 — 18.5 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Calabasas High with a Scope Score of 67 and 25.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calabasas High Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around | 25.4% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Agoura High Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around | 27.0% | Solid 65/100 |
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 Las Virgenes 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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