Schools in 93003 — Ventura, California: 93003 schools average near the state. The 39.4-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
93003 has 14 ranked schools in Ventura, averaging a Scope Score of 45.9/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.4 to 66.8, a 39.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 93003 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Foothill Technology High with a Scope Score of 67 and 39.6% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 3.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93003. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93003 averages 18.4%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93003 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93003 | Ventura | 14 | Developing 45.9/100 | — |
| 93004 | Ventura | 4 | Developing 41.2/100 | -4.7 |
| 93001 | Ventura | 8 | Developing 45.3/100 | -0.6 |
| 93010 | Camarillo | 14 | Developing 44.6/100 | -1.2 |
| 93012 | Camarillo | 7 | Solid 53.9/100 | +8.0 |
| 93013 | Carpinteria | 5 | Developing 44.1/100 | -1.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93003
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93003 are classified as On the Rise (2) 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
All schools in 93003
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foothill Technology High Ventura Unified Strong All-Around | 39.6% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Mound Elementary Ventura Unified Growth Engine | 33.6% | Solid 62/100 |
| 3 | Poinsettia Elementary Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 27.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 4 | Loma Vista Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 34.1% | Solid 54/100 |
| 5 | Portola Elementary Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 27.2% | Developing 48/100 |
| 6 | Buena High Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 7 | Balboa Middle Ventura Unified On the Rise | 17.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 8 | Anacapa Middle Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 14.8% | Developing 41/100 |
| 9 | Golden Valley Charter Mesa Union Elementary Culture First | 14.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 10 | Elmhurst Elementary Ventura Unified On the Rise | 8.6% | Developing 40/100 |
| 11 | Will Rogers Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 18.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 12 | Montalvo Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 17.4% | Developing 38/100 |
| 13 | Lemon Grove Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 14.6% | Developing 37/100 |
| 14 | Pacific High Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 2.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Schools in 93003 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.
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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology