Fillmore Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Fillmore Unified

Fillmore Unified is a K-12 district in Ventura County that serves a population that is predominantly Hispanic, with substantial representation from low-income families and likely a significant number of English learners, though those demographic counts are not publicly available. The district spans multiple small communities in the Fillmore and Piru areas and carries a mid-sized enrollment.

Academic performance across the district is a soft spot. On the most recent state tests (CAASPP), overall proficiency in English language arts district-wide sits in the low range, and proficiency in math is considerably lower. Science proficiency is also below state norms. When broken down by grade, math proficiency falls as students progress, dropping sharply in middle grades and staying low through grade eight. English language arts shows more stability, with elementary grades performing somewhat better than middle grades, though all results remain below half proficiency. When compared directly to other districts in Ventura County, Fillmore's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile.

Chronic absenteeism is running above the median for Ventura County districts, which often signals barriers to attendance—transportation, family economic strain, or other access challenges that a parent may want to look into further with the school. The district does report spending per student in the upper range for the county, which suggests resources are reaching schools, though this has not yet translated into stronger test outcomes across the board.

On the positive side, the district approved a general obligation bond in 2022 that is now funding concrete, visible improvements. A new athletic complex is operational at Fillmore Senior High with multiple courts, weight training, and wrestling facilities. HVAC upgrades have been completed at elementary schools in the district. Security infrastructure is expanding, electric bus charging is being installed, and classroom furniture and technology are being refreshed. These are real changes families moving into the area will see and experience.

The district operates schools across a spectrum of grade configurations: three elementary schools (Piru, San Cayetano, Rio Vista), a middle school (Fillmore Middle), two comprehensive high schools (Fillmore Senior High and Sierra High), a grades 6-12 option school (Mountain Vista), an independent study program (Heritage Valley), and an alternative high school (Sespe). This range allows families some choice depending on their student's needs.

The housing market in the district's coverage area is mixed. Home values across the Fillmore and Piru zip codes average in the mid-range for Ventura County, with some decline year over year. Mortgage affordability remains stretched relative to median household income, though the area is less costly than much of the surrounding county. Rental costs are similarly moderate for the region.

A parent considering Fillmore Unified would be choosing a district where academic achievement data shows substantial room for growth, where attendance is a real challenge to address, but where the district is investing in facilities and infrastructure, and where the communities served are tight-knit and diverse. The educational experience is likely to depend heavily on school site and program choice within the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,694

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 93%

Black 0%

White 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

29%

—

Gr 3

36%

53%

Gr 4

24%

55%

Gr 5

29%

49%

Gr 6

21%

45%

Gr 7

30%

51%

Gr 8

20%

48%

Gr 11

42%

—

Math

Gr ALL

15%

—

Gr 3

30%

48%

Gr 4

24%

40%

Gr 5

10%

27%

Gr 6

11%

20%

Gr 7

12%

17%

Gr 8

31%

Gr 11

10%

—

Science

Gr ALL

10%

—

Gr 5

12%

21%

Gr 8

10%

28%

Gr 11

17%

—

Gr HS

13%

—

Gr UG_SEC

17%

—

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

Fillmore Middle

Fillmore Senior High

Piru Elementary

San Cayetano Elementary

Rio Vista Elementary

Sierra High

Mountain Vista

Heritage Valley Independent Study

Sespe

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

35%

Grade 3

28%

Grade 4

14%

Grade 5

13%

Grade 6

13%

Grade 7

12%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 4

34%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

27%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

15%

Grade 5

14%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

31%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$604,962

Year-over-year change-3.1%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$327K to $1.6M

vs. state typical0.78x

vs. national typical1.64x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
93040	Piru	$580K	-3.6%	79.2%
93015	Fillmore	$698K	-1.2%	19.4%
93060	Santa Paula	$714K	-0.2%	1.0%
93225	Frazier Park	$327K	-2.3%	0.2%
93021	Moorpark	$945K	+0.7%	0.1%
93066	Somis	$1.6M	-0.6%	0.0%
93023	Ojai	$1.2M	-1.3%	0.0%
93063	Simi Valley	$837K	-2.1%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,062/mo

Year-over-year change+0.3%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,833 to $3,935/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
93021	Moorpark	$2,833	-1.0%	0.1%
93023	Ojai	$3,935	—	0.0%
93063	Simi Valley	$2,976	+4.7%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,053/mo

Home price / national median income7.2x

Annual rent / national median income43.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$10/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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