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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Sinaloa Middle

Simi Valley Unified · Ventura County · 601 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065-4346

(805) 520-6830 · www.sinaloa.simivalleyusd.org/

5/10
#675
Rank 675 out of 1,315
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #689 · 48th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #675 · 49th percentile
Science5/10 · #711 · 46th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sinaloa Middle sits in the heart of Simi Valley, a sprawling suburban community tucked into the hills between Los Angeles and Ventura County that tends to attract families looking for a quieter, more affordable alternative to the congested San Fernando Valley just over the ridge. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid choice for families in the area without being overly competitive or pressure-filled — a reasonable fit for kids who do well in a more relaxed, community-rooted environment. Simi Valley itself has a strong sense of local identity, with easy access to hiking trails and open space, so students here tend to grow up with a bit of that outdoorsy, suburban California feel.

Student Demographics

779 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
406 (52%)
White
278 (36%)
Multiple Races
40 (5%)
Asian
31 (4%)
Filipino
14 (2%)
Other
11 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners177 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged471 (60%)
Students with Disabilities131 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

843
Enrollment
38.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
26
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #731 · 47th percentile

81 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.