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Alumni: what's one memory from Mountain Meadows Elementary that still sticks with you?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
424
Elementary
DISTRICT 445 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOORPARK UNIFIED·NCES 062569009158
Mountain Meadows Elementary
4200 Mountain Meadow Dr., Moorpark, CA 93021 · (805) 378-6306 · Ventura County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL424 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 46% of California public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
19.7:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.6:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
142 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 97 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 54 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 71 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 76 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 60 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 66 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (97) is 47% larger than its 5th grade class (66).
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
59.4%
CA avg 49.1% . -3.6pp since 2014
Math
47.6%
CA avg 37.7% . -5.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 59 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 48 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 4 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 27.3% | 32.1% | 18.2% | 22.5% |
| Math | 25.1% | 22.5% | 23.5% | 28.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 59.4% | 47.6% |
| 2023-24 | 60.4% | 46.4% |
| 2022-23 | 63.3% | 51.7% |
| 2021-22 | 58.4% | 52.6% |
| 2020-21 | 62.3% | 56.1% |
| 2018-19 | 74.4% | 60.5% |
| 2017-18 | 67.9% | 61.8% |
| 2016-17 | 70.9% | 60.5% |
| 2015-16 | 72.0% | 55.0% |
| 2014-15 | 63.0% | 53.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
53.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
59.9%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 53% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 60% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Mountain Meadows Elementary
Mountain Meadows Elementary's state test result (53.5% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Meadows Elementary this school | 424 | 33.5% | 53.5% |
| Shadow Hills Elementary Alpine | 377 | 33.4% | 58.7% |
| Rancho Elementary Temecula | 484 | 32.0% | 58.2% |
| Sierra View Elementary Madera | 365 | 37.8% | 47.1% |
| Castaic Elementary Castaic | 417 | 32.9% | 56.8% |
| Ripon Elementary Ripon | 460 | 39.3% | 52.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mountain Meadows Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Ventura County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 53.5% | #1,489 of 5,151 | #32 of 121 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.6% | #1,750 of 5,172 ▼ 17 | #40 of 122 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 59.4% | #1,379 of 5,172 ▼ 143 | #29 of 122 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -2.0pp | #1,226 of 5,116 | #31 of 121 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 424 | #3,370 of 5,915 | #69 of 130 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.7:1 | #814 of 5,352 | #27 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.8% | #1,856 of 5,354 | #28 of 124 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 33.5% | #4,624 of 5,625 | #102 of 127 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.3% | #2,522 of 3,837 | #68 of 99 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
424
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 861
Student : Teacher
19.7:1
was 21.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 424 | 21.5 | 19.7:1 | 33% (142) |
| 2023-24 | 437 | 20.8 | 21.1:1 | 31% (137) |
| 2022-23 | 434 | 20 | 21.7:1 | 26% (112) |
| 2020-21 | 421 | 20 | 21.1:1 | 30% (127) |
| 2017-18 | 478 | 23 | 20.8:1 | 34% (161) |
| 2015-16 | 458 | 25 | 18.3:1 | 33% (152) |
| 2010-11 | 530 | N/A | N/A | 35% (187) |
| 2000-01 | 631 | 33 | 19.1:1 | 25% (159) |
| 1990-91 | 861 | 32 | 26.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mountain Meadows Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (478 to 424); teachers down 7% (23 to 21.5).
About Mountain Meadows Elementary
Mountain Meadows Elementary is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Moorpark, California. Enrollment totals 424 students across kindergarten through 5.
Mountain Meadows Elementary is one school in Moorpark Unified, a system of 10 schools with 5,599 students.
The largest group at Mountain Meadows Elementary is Hispanic students, at 46%. Other students are 43% White, 5% multiracial, and 4% Asian. Census estimates put Ventura County at about 44% Hispanic, close to the school's figure. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 60%.
A staff of 21.5 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 19.7:1. Compared with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California, this school's ratio is lower. By family income, 33% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 59% average for public schools in Ventura County, the school's rate is lower.
Among California public elementary schools, Mountain Meadows Elementary outscored 46%, which works out to a B- on the allk12 Grade.
Mountain Meadows Elementary posts an average proficiency rate across its state test results of 53.5%, compared with a predicted 59.9%. It is not in the top or bottom 10% of California schools on BeatsExpectations.
The school's county is Ventura County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $109,797, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ventura County's 238 public schools enroll about 147,841 students and include Mountain Meadows Elementary.
Measured in a straight line, Moorpark High is about 0.4 miles from Mountain Meadows Elementary. The five-mile area around Mountain Meadows Elementary holds at least 8 other public schools. The school's 53.5% average proficiency ranks 4th among 9 nearby schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Mid-size.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 421 to 424, a small change. Its ratio of students to teachers was 21.1:1 in 2020-21, and 19.7:1 in 2024-25.
On allk12, people connected to Mountain Meadows Elementary can post about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Ventura County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
837,469
Census ACS
Median income
$109,797
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
238
147,841 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Moorpark Unified
- Moorpark HighHigh · 1,691 students
- Mesa Verde MiddleMiddle · 574 students
- Campus Canyon ElementaryElementary · 545 students
- Chaparral MiddleMiddle · 542 students
- Walnut Canyon ElementaryElementary · 486 students
- Peach Hill AcademyElementary · 420 students
Other schools in Moorpark
- Moorpark HighHigh · 1,691 students
- Mesa Verde MiddleMiddle · 574 students
- Campus Canyon ElementaryElementary · 545 students
- Chaparral MiddleMiddle · 542 students
- Walnut Canyon ElementaryElementary · 486 students
- Peach Hill AcademyElementary · 420 students
Nearby schools
- Moorpark High0.4 mi · 1,691
- Arroyo West Elementary0.8 mi · 385
- Peach Hill Academy0.9 mi · 420
- Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology1.1 mi · 411
- Chaparral Middle1.1 mi · 542
- Walnut Canyon Elementary1.4 mi · 486
Frequently asked questions
About Mountain Meadows ElementaryHow large is Mountain Meadows Elementary?
Mountain Meadows Elementary enrolls approximately 424 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Mountain Meadows Elementary serve?
Mountain Meadows Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Meadows Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mountain Meadows Elementary is approximately 19.7:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mountain Meadows Elementary?
At Mountain Meadows Elementary, the student body is approximately 43% White, 46% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Mountain Meadows Elementary?
Mountain Meadows Elementary is overseen by Moorpark Unified in Ventura County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.