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Simi Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 15,878 students in Simi Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Simi Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
27 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
15,878 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
711 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Simi Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #630 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 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#624 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
16 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,602 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,824 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
55%
# Black Students
202 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,454 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
41%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
729 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,587
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,032
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,088
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,121
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,098
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,106
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,125
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,149
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,167
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,265
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,334
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,414
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,392
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,759 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$238 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$234 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,998
$21,485
Spending / Student
$14,759
$19,787
Best Simi Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2175 Wisteria St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6750
Grades: K-6
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Hollow Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 Gibson Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6720
Grades: K-6
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Big Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Big Springs Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6710
Grades: K-6
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Susana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3570 E. Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
Rank: #55.
White Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Alscot Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6617
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6617
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Katherine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5455 Katherine St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6780
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6780
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #77.
Wood Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Cir. Knoll Dr.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6370
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
Rank: #88.
Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4101 Township Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6770
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6770
Grades: K-6
| 540 students
Rank: #99.
Atherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 E. Greensward St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6730
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6730
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Madera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6740
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6740
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #1111.
Crestview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Crosby Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6715
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6715
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 E. Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6810
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #1313.
Royal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4875
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4875
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #1414.
Simi Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 577-1400
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 577-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,935 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sinaloa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6830
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Valley View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3347 Tapo St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6820
Grades: 6-8
| 1,140 students
Rank: #1717.
Sycamore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Ravenna St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6745
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6745
Grades: K-6
| 349 students
Rank: #1818.
Garden Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 N. Tracy Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6700
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6700
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: #1919.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Fletcher Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6775
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6775
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #2020.
Monte Vista
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Fourth St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 579-6326
Grades: K-12
| 478 students
Rank: #2121.
Berylwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Heywood St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6705
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6705
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: #2222.
Knolls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6334 Katherine Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6735
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6735
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Rank: #2323.
Arroyo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Ulysses St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4420
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 306-4420
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Rank: #2424.
Park View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Alexander St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6755
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6755
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #2525.
Santa Susana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Apricot Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 520-6765
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #2626.
Justin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2245 N. Justin Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6619
Grades: K-6
| 75 students
Rank: #2727.
Apollo High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3150 Sch St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6150
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 520-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Simi Valley Unified School District?
Simi Valley Unified School District manages 27 public schools serving 15,878 students.
What is the rank of Simi Valley Unified School District?
Simi Valley Unified School District is ranked #630 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Simi Valley Unified School District?
43% of Simi Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 10% 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 Simi Valley Unified School District?
Simi Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Simi Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,759 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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