Oxnard
Oxnard has 20 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 32.7/100 — 11.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Thurgood Marshall Elementary at 48/100, where 22.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,611 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 33.3/100 | 17 | 11.0% | 21.8% |
| Middle | Needs Support 29.4/100 | 3 | 7.9% | 19.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Oxnard, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Oxnard's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 33.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 25.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.4%, 3.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Thurgood Marshall Elementary leads the district at 48 with 22.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Oxnard
Hidden gems: 8 schools in Oxnard are classified as On the Rise (7) 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
Oxnard spends $14,611 per student in current expenditures — $203 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 (17)
Oxnard has 17 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.3 — 10.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -2.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Thurgood Marshall Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 22.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Oxnard Growth Engine | 22.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Norman R. Brekke Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 26.8% | Developing 41/100 |
| 3 | Emilie Ritchen Elementary Oxnard On the Rise | 19.7% | Developing 39/100 |
| 4 | Harrington Elementary Oxnard On the Rise | 7.5% | Developing 38/100 |
| 5 | Kamala Elementary Oxnard On the Rise | 8.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 6 | Marina West Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 36/100 |
| 7 | Rose Avenue Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 6.4% | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 9 | Sierra Linda Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 15.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 10 | Curren Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 8.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 11 | Lemonwood Elementary Oxnard On the Rise | 8.1% | Developing 31/100 |
| 12 | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 30/100 |
| 13 | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 14 | Ramona Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 15 | McKinna Elementary Oxnard On the Rise | 3.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 16 | Driffill Elementary Oxnard On the Rise | 9.0% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 17 | Elm Street Elementary Oxnard Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Oxnard has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.4 — 11.1 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences with a Scope Score of 32 and 8.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences Oxnard On the Rise | 8.1% | Developing 32/100 |
| 2 | R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering Oxnard Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 31/100 |
| 3 | Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovat Oxnard Building Momentum | 5.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
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 Oxnard
- 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
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology