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Katherine Elementary School vs. White Oak Elementary School

Should you attend Katherine Elementary School or White Oak Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Katherine Elementary School
5455 Katherine St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
White Oak Elementary School
2201 Alscot Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Katherine Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-6, White Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
314 students
368 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Katherine Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at White Oak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Katherine Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at White Oak Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Katherine Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at White Oak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at White Oak Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2274 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#2869 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Katherine Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of White Oak Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Katherine Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at White Oak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Katherine Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at White Oak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Katherine Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at White Oak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Katherine Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of White Oak Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
72
69
Grade 1 Students
50
55
Grade 2 Students
32
58
Grade 3 Students
47
57
Grade 4 Students
48
60
Grade 5 Students
51
56
Grade 6 Students
13
13
Grade 7 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Katherine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at White Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Katherine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at White Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Katherine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at White Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Katherine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at White Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Katherine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at White Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Katherine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at White Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Simi Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Katherine Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of White Oak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Katherine Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at White Oak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Katherine Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at White Oak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Simi Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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