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Lang Ranch School

Public | K-5 | 722 students

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Posted March 6, 2013

We feel very blessed that we are able to send our children to Lang Ranch. The principal, the teachers and staff, and the PTA are all excellent. It is an incredible learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2011

We moved here specifically to start my daughter in Lang Ranch Elementary. Each day reinforces that we made the right decision. The parent involvement is amazing, the teachers and staff are wonderful and to top it off the school is beautiful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2010

The teachers are amazing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2010

Lang Ranch is a great school. Excellent Teachers!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2010

It's helped me raise and educate 2 beautiful and intelligent children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2010

Lang Ranch is a large school that has a small town feel. Alot of great families support our events and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2010

The teachers and staff at Lang Ranch are amazing! The PTA does a fabulous job planning fun activities for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2010

Teachers and staff care about every student and go the extra mile to make learning a rewarding experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2010

We feel so privileged that our kids are able to attend Lang Ranch Elementary. We're now sending our second child through LRE and I can't say enough good things about this school, it's outstanding principal, teachers and staff, and the great PTA. In these difficult times for education count your blessings if your children are able to be Wranglers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Lang Ranch is an amazing school due to the 1) incredible, caring teachers, 2) Excellent facilities and creative programs, and 3) Dedication to eductional advancement balsnced with strong moral and ethical standards. The faculty really cares about the students and school events are always top-notch. We love Lang Ranch !!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

This is an amazing school! The teachers, support/office staff, and principal go so far above and beyond with their effort and caring towards our school and children. I currently have 1 in 2nd grade, 1 in 4th grade, and one who graduated last year. It has been an amazing 6 years and counting!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

Lang Ranch is a wonderful school because the parents, teachers and principle remain involved and the campus is safe. Children are treated with respect and encouraged to participate in many activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

My son will be graduating from Lang Ranch this year and I couldn't be happier with our experience. The teachers are engaged and seem very happy to be working there. They give attention to individual students like a private school would. Parents are very involved and there are many activities for families. I can't think of one thing I would change about the school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2008

We relocated to Lang Ranch just to be assured of getting into this incredible school. It has surpassed our expectations. Our children were in a private school they loved before we moved, but now say they are happier and more enthused about learning. Nice to know we don't have to pay tuition for that. We visited several neighborhood schools and this one stood out above the rest. The principal is extremely resourceful, well-respected by his staff, and gets the big picture. The stunning facilities are well-maintained too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2008

Mr. Baker, the principal is hard-working and involved. The majority of teachers are excellent and the staff is very efficient and friendly. I loved the academic emphasis of the school and the numerous social activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2008

I'm the fortunate parent of a Lang Ranch student. We could not be happier with the education that our daughter is receiving. The principal, teachers and staff at Lang Ranch are second to none. The facility is beautiful. The overall atmosphere is stimulating, encouraging and nurturing. Parent involvement is relatively high. You would be hard pressed to find a better public school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2007

I have had two children attend this school, one is still attending. The principal will not tolerate any bullying at all. He is very concerned about that issue. The test scores are very high at our school. We have the best teachers in the Conejo Valley. Teachers would love to teach here because there are very few problem kids here. There are hardly any discipline issues. The parental involvement is very high. This is an affluent area so this is also a factor. There are quite a few extra curricular activites after school to choose from. This is as good as a private school. From a parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2006

Great Principal & beautiful facility
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2006

Without a doubt, an incredible school on all levels. From the the principals, teachers, and parents, to the academics, creativity and life skills that are taught! I often joke about having more kids just so they can have the education and experience my two kids had! I truly have been impressed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2005

Great elementrary school! The teachers are superior and the kids seem overall to be bright. Largest GATE population in the district. The teachers arre very open to communication with the parents, and there is much room for parent involvement both hands on in the classroom as well as in the workroom on special projects. You get to very mucvh be a part of your child's school experience, and it is welcomed, which is not the norm for a public school. The kids leave this school almost over-prepared for the challenges of middle school, and our kids excel on the standardized tests. This school is run like a tight ship - despite the huge student population, you never feel it and it is never crowded. My son has gone there for all 6 years and never once have we felt like he was just a number.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

937

Change from
2011 to 2012

-7

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

10 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met the state goal of 800.

API Growth scores by subgroup

In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

937

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

-7

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

10 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students86%
Females85%
Males88%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disability55%
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students87%
Females88%
Males86%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disability55%
Students with no reported disability90%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students80%
Females83%
Males79%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability83%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate78%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate89%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students86%
Females77%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability87%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate86%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate93%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Females93%
Males93%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability95%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only93%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)100%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students91%
Females91%
Males91%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability94%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)92%
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate92%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Females90%
Males92%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only93%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students86%
Females81%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability88%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only87%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate89%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students87%
Females86%
Males87%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented98%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate91%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 28%
Asian 15% 8%
Multiple or No Response 7% 3%
Hispanic or Latino 3% 49%
Filipino 2% 3%
African American 1% 7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 14%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 23N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 11N/A11
Average years teaching 12N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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2450 Whitechapel Place
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
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