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3300 West Via Marina Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93035-2440
Summary
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 33rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 27.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,920/4,657 (37th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,292/4,657 (29th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 476 |
| Low-Income Students | 400 (84.0%) |
| English Learners | 131 (27.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 6.6 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.6% to 42.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,920 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 21%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.2% to 34.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,292 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed as non-low-income results fell, while low-income results were unchanged.
English Learners vs English Native
12.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary compare within the district?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Oxnard with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Christa McAuliffe Elementary rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks No. 2,920 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,292 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 10 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.1% meet the reading standard and 25.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Christa McAuliffe Elementary compare with other schools in Oxnard?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 22 K–5 schools in Oxnard with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OxnardHow does Christa McAuliffe Elementary compare with other schools in Ventura County?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is No. 54 in reading and No. 64 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Christa McAuliffe ElementaryThis school | 27.2% | 37.5% |
| Elm Street Elementary | 13.0% | 19.8% |
| Emilie Ritchen Elementary | 38.7% | 42.5% |
