Is Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts a good school?

Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts ranks 2778 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?

Students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts are 70% Hispanic, 18% White, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts attend?

Students who attend Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts usually go on to attend: Middle : Monte Vista Middle

Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Summary:

Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Camarillo, California, with 536 students. While the school is part of the Pleasant Valley School District, which is ranked 291 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, the performance of Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts has been a mixed bag.

The school's test scores are generally lower compared to the overall district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math falling below the district and state levels across most grade levels. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.6% in 2018-2019 to 28.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.53% to 57.09% over the past few years, higher than the state average. The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is also higher than the district average, ranging from 20.8 to 22.9 students per teacher in recent years.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Pleasant Valley School District, such as Camarillo Heights STEM Academy and Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts, Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male and Hispanic students outperforming their female and white counterparts in English Language Arts and Math. The school's declining ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger suggest that there may be opportunities to improve attendance and ensure more equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public K-8

700 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010-4511

(805) 383-5340

District: Pleasant Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
2778^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,868

Students who attend Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts usually attend:

Middle:

Monte Vista Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 528

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.1%

White:

18.0%

Asian:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Pleasant Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.23. (See more...)

Compare Details Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts ranks better than 52.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.1%), White (18%), Asian (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pleasant Valley School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is 21.2, which is the 4^th best among 9 elementary schools in the Pleasant Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is $8,868, which is the 2^nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Pleasant Valley School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts 2778^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts 1326^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts in the ranking list.)

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Pleasant Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley 291^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	58.94	1764^th	4809	63.3%
2005	65.98	1513^th	4822	68.6%
2006	49.45	2220^th	4818	53.9%
2007	61.05	1770^th	5113	65.4%
2008	50.96	2320^th	5113	54.6%
2009	45.32	2739^th	5193	47.3%
2010	38.88	3241^st	5314	39.0%
2011	31.99	3842^nd	5377	28.5%
2012	36.94	3465^th	5390	35.7%
2013	29.58	4083^rd	5530	26.2%
2015	43.18	2849^th	5611	49.2%
2016	42.07	2952^nd	5614	47.4%
2017	48.41	2641^st	5692	53.6%
2018	63.72	1876^th	5662	66.9%
2019	68.27	1684^th	5789	70.9%
2021	46.89	689^th	1417	51.4%
2022	53.18	2383^rd	5883	59.5%
2023	36.88	3360^th	5874	42.8%
2024	46.23	2778^th	5862	52.6%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	79.25	352^nd	3246	89.2%
2019	69.66	544^th	3275	83.4%
2021	58.73	133^rd	602	77.9%
2022	70.80	475^th	3311	85.7%
2023	54.23	1000^th	3250	69.2%
2024	67.19	478^th	3160	84.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.41	1364^th	2420	43.6%
2024	50.28	958^th	2634	63.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.26	1169^th	5084	77.0%
2019	75.19	913^th	5173	82.4%
2021	62.52	331^st	1110	70.2%
2022	60.12	1671^st	5264	68.3%
2023	28.52	4028^th	5374	25.0%
2024	42.83	2918^th	5511	47.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	59.15	2020^th	5413	62.7%
2019	70.11	1493^rd	5492	72.8%
2021	45.68	618^th	1267	51.2%
2022	52.11	2312^th	5635	59.0%
2023	35.98	3297^th	5617	41.3%
2024	34.24	3469^th	5605	38.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	73.49	382^nd	2227	82.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	65.37	1696^th	5431	68.8%
2019	63.52	1801^st	5510	67.3%
2021	46.92	605^th	1272	52.4%
2022	52.36	2325^th	5663	58.9%
2023	38.85	3132^nd	5650	44.6%
2024	57.36	2091^st	5636	62.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	69.77	1155^th	4830	76.1%
2019	69.75	1182^nd	4963	76.2%
2022	56.31	1822^nd	5084	64.2%
2023	36.60	3176^th	5098	37.7%
2024	51.25	2185^th	5102	57.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	85.86	229^th	2834	91.9%
2022	44.87	1612^th	2726	40.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2016	41.49	1329^th	2497	46.8%
2017	38.92	1424^th	2508	43.2%
2018	38.08	1426^th	2480	42.5%
2019	56.61	982^nd	2715	63.8%
2021	49.76	396^th	894	55.7%
2022	57.76	950^th	2740	65.3%
2023	35.77	1605^th	2802	42.7%
2024	44.31	1326^th	2777	52.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.51	1154^th	2230	48.3%
2019	53.47	918^th	2369	61.2%
2021	51.33	286^th	721	60.3%
2022	57.37	794^th	2458	67.7%
2023	34.34	1580^th	2549	38.0%
2024	46.25	1155^th	2575	55.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.17	1311^th	2262	42.0%
2019	60.22	828^th	2380	65.2%
2021	54.36	289^th	738	60.8%
2022	54.99	940^th	2509	62.5%
2023	36.49	1436^th	2547	43.6%
2024	46.61	1157^th	2546	54.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.93	1344^th	2273	40.9%
2019	48.83	1049^th	2407	56.4%
2021	44.28	382^nd	763	49.9%
2022	59.48	820^th	2527	67.6%
2023	34.48	1521^st	2558	40.5%
2024	39.43	1359^th	2547	46.6%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.41	1172^nd	2072	43.4%
2019	51.00	917^th	2213	58.6%
2022	62.66	653^rd	2359	72.3%
2023	38.82	1305^th	2391	45.4%
2024	42.76	1204^th	2383	49.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.58	899^th	1496	39.9%
2019	61.16	613^th	1602	61.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	329	9	18	83	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1989	289	9	12	108	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1990	296	5	14	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1991	288	7	19	98	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
1992	277	7	19	102	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1993	276	7	18	115	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
1994	280	6	14	106	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1995	270	3	24	102	3	n/a	n/a	0	402
1996	270	3	24	102	3	n/a	n/a	0	402
1997	279	3	21	134	3	n/a	n/a	0	440
1998	244	6	11	154	2	n/a	n/a	0	417
1999	209	10	14	154	4	n/a	n/a	0	391
2000	195	15	18	166	2	n/a	n/a	0	396
2001	188	7	11	159	4	n/a	n/a	0	369
2002	254	17	68	249	4	n/a	n/a	0	592
2003	254	17	68	249	4	n/a	n/a	0	592
2004	253	24	46	223	5	n/a	n/a	0	551
2005	236	32	58	226	8	n/a	n/a	0	560
2006	209	29	50	251	4	n/a	n/a	0	543
2007	214	30	55	243	1	n/a	n/a	2	545
2008	201	22	33	220	1	n/a	n/a	0	477
2009	191	30	42	242	1	0	2	0	508
2010	168	25	37	224	1	1	6	0	462
2011	128	20	33	231	2	0	12	0	426
2012	121	15	33	228	3	0	15	0	415
2013	104	13	24	222	1	0	18	0	382
2014	98	8	27	228	2	1	20	0	384
2015	87	9	25	236	2	1	18	0	378
2016	96	20	29	276	2	1	24	0	448
2017	99	21	38	265	1	2	20	0	446
2018	100	22	40	258	2	2	28	0	452
2019	104	18	43	303	1	1	27	0	497
2020	104	15	41	341	1	1	25	0	528
2021	96	12	39	357	1	0	28	0	533
2022	96	14	31	373	1	1	25	1	542
2023	93	11	32	372	4	0	24	0	536
2024	95	12	36	370	1	0	14	0	528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	20.0	21.9	n/a
1989	418	18.8	22.2	n/a
1990	397	17.8	22.3	n/a
1991	412	19.4	21.2	n/a
1992	405	19.7	20.5	17.8
1993	416	20.3	20.5	19
1994	406	19.7	20.6	22.9
1995	402	19.9	20.2	25.1
1996	402	19.9	20.2	25.1
1997	440	22.1	19.9	26.4
1998	417	21.1	19.8	38.1
1999	391	19.8	19.7	38.6
2000	396	21.3	18.6	29.3
2001	369	22.6	16.3	27.4
2002	592	30.5	19.4	34.8
2003	592	30.5	19.4	34.8
2004	551	27.0	20.4	37.2
2005	560	26.0	21.5	37.1
2006	543	26.8	20.3	43.6
2007	545	27.7	19.7	44
2008	477	30.4	15.7	45.9
2009	508	27.8	17.0	46.1
2010	462	24.8	18.6	56.7
2011	426	n/a	n/a	62.2
2012	415	22.2	18.6	n/a
2013	382	21.1	18.0	60.2
2014	384	18.5	20.6	60.4
2015	378	20.0	18.9	62.4
2016	448	21.0	21.3	62.3
2017	446	22.5	19.7	57.6
2018	452	22.8	19.7	59.7
2019	497	23.9	20.7	61.4
2020	528	n/a	n/a	60
2021	533	23.2	22.9	52.5
2022	542	26.0	20.8	55.2
2023	536	25.2	21.2	57.1
2024	528	24.8	21.2	60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	20.0	21.9	n/a
1989	418	18.8	22.2	n/a
1990	397	17.8	22.3	n/a
1991	412	19.4	21.2	n/a
1992	405	19.7	20.5	17.8
1993	416	20.3	20.5	19
1994	406	19.7	20.6	22.9
1995	402	19.9	20.2	25.1
1996	402	19.9	20.2	25.1
1997	440	22.1	19.9	26.4
1998	417	21.1	19.8	38.1
1999	391	19.8	19.7	38.6
2000	396	21.3	18.6	29.3
2001	369	22.6	16.3	27.4
2002	592	30.5	19.4	34.8
2003	592	30.5	19.4	34.8
2004	551	27.0	20.4	37.2
2005	560	26.0	21.5	37.1
2006	543	26.8	20.3	43.6
2007	545	27.7	19.7	44
2008	477	30.4	15.7	45.9
2009	508	27.8	17.0	46.1
2010	462	24.8	18.6	56.7
2011	426	n/a	n/a	62.2
2012	415	22.2	18.6	n/a
2013	382	21.1	18.0	60.2
2014	384	18.5	20.6	60.4
2015	378	20.0	18.9	62.4
2016	448	21.0	21.3	62.3
2017	446	22.5	19.7	57.6
2018	452	22.8	19.7	59.7
2019	497	23.9	20.7	61.4
2020	528	n/a	n/a	60
2021	533	23.2	22.9	52.5
2022	542	26.0	20.8	55.2
2023	536	25.2	21.2	57.1
2024	528	24.8	21.2	60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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