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150 Day Road, Ventura, CA 93003-4752
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 31st percentile among comparable California schools.
63.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,124/1,734 (35th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,279/1,735 (26th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 52 |
| Low-Income Students | 31 (59.6%) |
| English Learners | 2 (3.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.7 points from last year and rose 12.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 7.5 points over the full period.
•Math +7.5 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
36.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,124 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened 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 40% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
18.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,279 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.1-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Homestead (Alternative) compare within the district?
Homestead (Alternative) is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Ventura Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Homestead (Alternative) rank in California?
Homestead (Alternative) ranks No. 1,124 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,279 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Homestead (Alternative) compare with other schools in Ventura?
Homestead (Alternative) is No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Ventura with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VenturaHow does Homestead (Alternative) compare with other schools in Ventura County?
Homestead (Alternative) is No. 4 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 23 K–8 schools in Ventura County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Ventura CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead (Alternative)This school | 36.4% | 63.6% |
| Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy | 41.4% | 48.0% |
| Lemon Grove | 37.6% | 46.3% |
