Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts vs University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Camarillo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
540 students
University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands
Camarillo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
743 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts Camarillo, California | University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands Camarillo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1935 of 5,693 | #2175 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25458 of 50,301 | #28433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 540 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| city | Camarillo | Camarillo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 45.3).
- •Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 60.9%).
- •University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.3).
- •University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands is the larger school with 743 students compared with 540.
- •Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is a public school while University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts better than University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts ranks higher (49.6 vs 45.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts and University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Camarillo and Camarillo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts: 540. University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts and University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands rank in California?
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is 1935th of 5,693 and University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands is 2175th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).