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1211 Calle Almendro, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-6499
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 44.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,199/4,657 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,915/4,657 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 312 |
| Low-Income Students | 99 (31.7%) |
| English Learners | 56 (17.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.1 points from last year and fell 6.7 points over the full period. Math fell 12.1 points from last year and fell 10.9 points over the full period.
•Math -10.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 68.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 62% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.8% to 48.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-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
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Ladera STARS Academy compare within the district?
Ladera STARS Academy is No. 10 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 16 K–5 schools in Conejo Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ladera STARS Academy rank in California?
Ladera STARS Academy ranks No. 1,199 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,915 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 Ladera STARS Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 13 in math among 16 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.4% meet the reading standard and 32.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ladera STARS Academy compare with other schools in Thousand Oaks?
Ladera STARS Academy is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Thousand Oaks with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Thousand OaksHow does Ladera STARS Academy compare with other schools in Ventura County?
Ladera STARS Academy is No. 23 in reading and No. 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ladera STARS AcademyThis school | 44.0% | 60.0% |
| Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning | 44.8% | 49.1% |
| Aspen Elementary | 48.2% | 56.9% |
