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This school is amazing! The level of parent and teacher involvement is remarkable. I am so pleased with this school. The PTA is awesome too!
—Submitted by a parent
Love this school! I have two children attending Big Springs. The teachers and staff are amazing. There is so much parent involvement and this makes the school a better place for our children. The PTA offers so many extra programs to make this school even more special.
—Submitted by a parent
I am a Grandparent of a second grader and spend a lot of time at the school.Kindergarten and first grade were excellent.However I cannot say the same for second grade.The teachers she has have not motivated her in any way.She is a great student and gets good grades.She has never received a word of praise and is beginning to feel discouraged.I'll be happy to see third grade
I love this school. They have such great teachers and staff and the kids always come first. My kids have thrived there!
—Submitted by a parent
My kindergardner and I love Big Springs. Great Staffs and Great school
—Submitted by a parent
We also moved to Simi from porter ranch Where my Kids attend a High Achieving school at first it was a shocker due to the low Parent involvement (financial). We came from a school that raised a lot of money for the kids, at Big Springs you don't have that. The staff does a great job with what they have and Miss Radloff is a no non sence person she runs a great ship. All my kids did great there and I still have one there.
—Submitted by a parent
I'am a Grandparent and find this an excellent and caring school, I'am happy my Granddaughter attends this school.
I really love this school. I debated on sending my children to private school, but I had heard such great things about Big Springs, I thought we'd try it first. All of my kids are currently attending school here or will be soon. I have been extremely pleased with the staff and all of the teachers they have had through the years. The PTA and most of the parents are committed to donating their support (in too many ways to count) to the school. I feel that we made the right choice for our children's education.
—Submitted by a parent
My daughter just started Kindergarten this year. It has been a great experience. her teacher is great with the kids.
—Submitted by a parent
We love Big Springs Elem. school. The teachers are wonderful and the principal is so involved and caring. The parent involvement is first class. The PTA is very strong and does a lot for the school. I wish they had a full day Kindergarten program and more programs afterschool, however.
—Submitted by a parent
So far so good! My Kindergardner is thriving @ Big Springs and loving it!
—Submitted by a parent
SImi Valley schools are known for their academic performance and Big Springs is no exception. Big Springs is listed as a 10 out of 10 in the state API index. The teachers are great and when it comes to parent involvement, there is never an empty seat, from PTA meetings, field trips to the special events held almopst weekly. I am certain you couldn't get a better education at a private school. No disapointments here, whatsoever.
—Submitted by Daniel Farr, a parent
Big springs elementry school was a very big dispointment. My experience with the principal as well as the teachers was horrifying. The pricipal was extremely unprofessional in both her attitude and appearance. I was unhappy with their attitudes, and their inability to recognise a parent for their efforts and what they are trying to accomplish as a team for the sake of the childs education. I felt judged, ridiculed, and demoralized, and labeled as person based on the principles veiws of what she feels are proper morals and values. Due to a divorce and having to relocate my child had excessive absences, and staff repremanded her in such a manner that she started to show low self esteem and low self worth. Adapting to new surroundings, new school, and new city was hard enough on my child. I was extremly dissatisfied with the principal and staff!
—Submitted by a parent
Thank You for allowing me to student teach at your wonderful school. Mrs. Dianne Brunner was the best mentor I could have had, and Mrs. Radloff was helpful and kind. The children were good students and quick to learn. Again, thank you for this opportunity.
—Submitted by Nancy Renbarger, a former student
I have been extremely impressed by the level of participation given by the teachers. The don't hesitate to give extra time to benefit the students. This school boasts a music program with an extracurricular student choir and bell orchestra. They often have student drama productions. The classrooms are dynamic. The student's manners and discipline upon the school grounds are incredible. The school facilities, while aging, are impeccably clean and well cared for daily. The teachers are obviously well supported by their administration and is shows in their creativity and their students.
—Submitted by a parent
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The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.
89 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.
89 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
82 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.
84 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.
89 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.
92 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.
96 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.
97 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2010
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The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
96 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
89 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.
93 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 81% |
| Females | 84% |
| Males | 78% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 81% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 86% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 79% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 68% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 93% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 82% |
| Females | 81% |
| Males | 83% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 84% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 85% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 81% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 73% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 83% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 80% |
| Females | 81% |
| Males | 80% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 81% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 80% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 59% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 83% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 92% |
| Females | 91% |
| Males | 92% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 94% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 91% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 87% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 89% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 96% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 88% |
| Females | 93% |
| Males | 86% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 87% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 89% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 90% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 67% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 90% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 95% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 93% |
| Females | 90% |
| Males | 94% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 93% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 92% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 82% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 90% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 95% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 79% |
| Females | 80% |
| Males | 78% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 80% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 79% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 54% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 84% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 80% |
| Females | 76% |
| Males | 83% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 81% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 79% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 54% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 80% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 78% |
| Females | 76% |
| Males | 78% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 78% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 79% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 77% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 58% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 76% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 100% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 92% |
| Females | 98% |
| Males | 86% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 92% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 92% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 93% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 100% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 89% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 89% |
| Females | 92% |
| Males | 84% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Students with disability | 85% |
| Students with no reported disability | 89% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 89% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 100% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 91% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 89% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 92% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79% | 28% | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 49% | ||
| Asian | 5% | 8% | ||
| Multiple or No Response | 4% | 3% | ||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% | 1% | ||
| African American | 0% | 7% | ||
| Filipino | 0% | 3% | ||
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% |
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| English language learners 1 | 2% | N/A | 24% |
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2 | 9% | N/A | 52% |
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| Average class size | 22 | N/A | 25 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Average years teaching in district | 11 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 19 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Full credential | 100% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 0% | N/A | 2% |
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3401 Big Springs Avenue
Simi Valley,
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