Junipero Serra Elementary School

8880 Halifax St.
Ventura, CA 93004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Junipero Serra Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Junipero Serra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Junipero Serra Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Junipero Serra Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junipero Serra Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3538 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Junipero Serra Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Junipero Serra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Junipero Serra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Junipero Serra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
52%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Junipero Serra Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Junipero Serra Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Junipero Serra Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Junipero Serra Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Junipero Serra Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Junipero Serra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Junipero Serra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Junipero Serra Elementary School's ranking?
Junipero Serra Elementary School is ranked #3538 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Junipero Serra Elementary School often compared to?
Junipero Serra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walton High School, Lassiter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Junipero Serra Elementary School?
445 students attend Junipero Serra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Junipero Serra Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junipero Serra Elementary School?
Junipero Serra Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Junipero Serra Elementary School offer ?
Junipero Serra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Junipero Serra Elementary School part of?
Junipero Serra Elementary School is part of Ventura Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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