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Las Virgenes Unified: Las Virgenes Unified elementary schools lead at 61.9. A 35.0-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Above Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 61.6/100

Las Virgenes Unified has 14 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 61.6/100 — 16.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Lupin Hill Elementary at 79/100, 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 9.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
61.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.0
44.0 – 79.0
Avg Exceeded %
35.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
61.9/100
937.5%8.5%
MiddleSolid
61.1/100
334.2%10.0%
HighSolid
61.1/100
226.2%15.0%

Las Virgenes Unified's elementary schools average 61.9/100 — 17.1 points above the state average with a −1.3pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Las Virgenes Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
61.9
avg score · 9 schools
+6 more elementary schools
Middle
61.1
avg score · 3 schools
High
61.1
avg score · 2 schools
Calabasas High
Solid
63/100
Agoura High
Solid
59/100

District Analysis

Las Virgenes Unified has 14 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 61.6/100 — 16.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Las Virgenes Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 61.9.

District-wide elementary growth averages -1.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 35.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 9.7%, 8.2pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Lupin Hill Elementary leads the district at 79 with 46.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Las Virgenes Unified

5 Strong All-Around4 Solid Base2 Growth Engine1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
15.5%
White
63.1%
Asian
4.8%
Black
2.6%
Other
14.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
24%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,876
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
10,248
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 16.2%
$10,218 → $11,876
Spending Efficiency
5.19
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 67%Support 32%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$57,555–$124,070
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
520
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Las Virgenes Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (9)

Las Virgenes Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.9 — 17.1 points above the state average of 44.8. 1 of 9 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -1.3pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Lupin Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 46.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lupin Hill Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
46.8%Strong
79/100
2Willow Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
41.0%Solid
68/100
3Yerba Buena Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
38.4%Solid
64/100
4Bay Laurel Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Growth Engine
31.5%Solid
64/100
5Chaparral Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base
37.4%Solid
62/100
6Sumac Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base
36.6%Solid
61/100
7White Oak Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base
44.4%Solid
60/100
8Round Meadow Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Solid Base
41.8%Solid
55/100
9Mariposa School of Global Education
Las Virgenes Unified Culture First
19.2%Developing
44/100

Middle Schools (3)

Las Virgenes Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.1 — 18.4 points above the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +0.6pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Arthur E. Wright Middle with a Scope Score of 68 and 44.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Arthur E. Wright Middle
Las Virgenes Unified Building Momentum
44.1%Solid
68/100
2Alice C. Stelle Middle
Las Virgenes Unified Growth Engine
28.4%Solid
60/100
3Lindero Canyon Middle
Las Virgenes Unified Building Momentum
30.1%Solid
55/100

High Schools (2)

Las Virgenes Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.1 — 17.4 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Calabasas High with a Scope Score of 63 and 25.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Calabasas High
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
25.4%Solid
63/100
2Agoura High
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
27.0%Solid
59/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 14 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Virgenes Unified a good school district?
Las Virgenes Unified has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.6/100, which is 16.8 points above the state average. 35.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Las Virgenes Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Las Virgenes Unified is Lupin Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 46.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Las Virgenes Unified spend per student?
Las Virgenes Unified spends $11,876 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Las Virgenes Unified?
Teacher salaries in Las Virgenes Unified range from $57,555–$124,070 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.