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1120 Knollwood Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320-5599
Summary
Banyan Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
64.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 64.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 555/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 829/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 416 |
| Low-Income Students | 122 (29.3%) |
| English Learners | 45 (10.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.6 points from last year and fell 5.9 points over the full period. Math fell 4.9 points from last year and fell 9.4 points over the full period.
•Math -9.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.7% to 79.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.0% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Banyan Elementary compare within the district?
Banyan Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 16 K–5 schools in Conejo Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Banyan Elementary rank in California?
Banyan Elementary ranks No. 555 of 4,657 in reading and No. 829 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Banyan Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math among 16 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.7% meet the reading standard and 51.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Banyan Elementary compare with other schools in Newbury Park?
Banyan Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Newbury Park with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Newbury ParkHow does Banyan Elementary compare with other schools in Ventura County?
Banyan Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 91 K–5 schools in Ventura County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Ventura CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Banyan ElementaryThis school | 64.2% | 72.8% |
| Cypress Elementary | 70.3% | 66.1% |
| Environmental Academy of Research Technology and E | 76.8% | 78.8% |
