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Moorpark Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,819 students in Moorpark Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Moorpark Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
5,819 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Moorpark Unified School District, which is ranked #404 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
340 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,998 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
55%
# Black Students
54 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,120 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
36%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
290 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
595
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
383
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
399
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
430
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
427
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
375
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
442
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
393
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
427
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
479
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
501
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
492
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
476
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,446 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,518 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,446
$21,485
Spending / Student
$12,518
$19,787
Best Moorpark Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The High School At Moorpark College
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 Casey Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1722
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Peach Hill Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13400 Christian Barrett Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6307
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6307
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Mountain Meadow Dr.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6306
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6306
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Verde Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14000 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6309
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Arroyo West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4117 Country Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6308
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6308
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Campus Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15300 Monroe Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6301
Grades: K-8
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Moorpark High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Tierra Rejada Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6305
Grades: 9-12
| 1,849 students
Rank: #99.
Flory Academy Of Sciences And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Flory Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6303
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6303
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
Chaparral Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Poindexter Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-6302
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moorpark Unified School District?
Moorpark Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,819 students.
What is the rank of Moorpark Unified School District?
Moorpark Unified School District is ranked #404 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moorpark Unified School District?
52% of Moorpark Unified School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moorpark Unified School District?
Moorpark Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Moorpark Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,518 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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