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450 Valmore Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003-4799
Summary
Lemon Grove is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 747/1,734 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 617/1,735 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 299 |
| Low-Income Students | 191 (63.9%) |
| English Learners | 29 (9.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.8 points from last year and rose 6.4 points over the full period. Math rose 1.0 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period.
•Math -0.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 32.4% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 47.9% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 58% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.0% to 48.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.8-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 39.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
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 Lemon Grove compare within the district?
Lemon Grove is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Ventura Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lemon Grove rank in California?
Lemon Grove ranks No. 747 of 1,734 in reading and No. 617 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Lemon Grove compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.8% meet the reading standard and 27.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lemon Grove compare with other schools in Ventura?
Lemon Grove is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Ventura with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VenturaHow does Lemon Grove compare with other schools in Ventura County?
Lemon Grove is No. 11 in reading and No. 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon GroveThis school | 37.6% | 46.3% |
| Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy | 41.4% | 48.0% |
| Homestead (Alternative) | 36.4% | 63.6% |
