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3901 North Mesa School Road, Somis, CA 93066-9734
Summary
Mesa Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 43.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 349/1,734 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 440/1,735 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 597 |
| Low-Income Students | 241 (40.6%) |
| English Learners | 56 (9.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 7.1 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 7.3 points over the full period.
•Math +7.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.3% to 80.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-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
13.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 40% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.4% to 56.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.3-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.6% 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 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 Mesa Elementary rank in California?
Mesa Elementary ranks No. 349 of 1,734 in reading and No. 440 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Mesa Elementary compare with other schools in Somis?
Mesa Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Somis with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SomisHow does Mesa Elementary compare with other schools in Ventura County?
Mesa Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 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 or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa ElementaryThis school | 43.6% | 59.6% |
| Somis Elementary | 43.7% | 42.0% |
