Mckinna Elementary, Oxnard CA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Mckinna Elementary

McKinna Elementary serves a concentrated student body in south Oxnard, with enrollment drawn almost entirely from one neighborhood. The school sits at the lower end of academic proficiency across tested grades in both English language arts and mathematics. On the most recent state testing data, proficiency in English language arts across grades three through five averaged just above midpoint performance in the grade band, with fifth grade showing the strongest results. Mathematics proficiency was notably lower, averaging in the mid-range, with fourth grade particularly weak. Science proficiency in fifth grade was the lowest result across all subjects. Placed against other schools tested in Ventura County, McKinna's overall proficiency index falls in the bottom quartile of the county's school population.

The student body is almost entirely Hispanic, with a small number of students from other racial and ethnic groups. The vast majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the neighborhood's economic profile. Kindergarten and grade two have the largest enrollments; upper elementary grades are smaller. Data on English learner status and special education enrollment were not available, so a parent may want to look into those populations directly with the school.

Oxnard itself is the primary commercial and population center of Ventura County, blending agricultural heritage with suburban and industrial development. The city contains a historic downtown with a walkable core and newer neighborhoods and schools scattered across former farmland at the city's edges. Major employment sectors include agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and maritime trade; significant employers range from industrial operations like Haas Automation to healthcare systems to the Port of Hueneme. Civic anchors include the Oxnard Public Library system, the John C. Zaragoza Transit Center, and parks and coastal access.

The Oxnard School District, which operates McKinna, approved a school facilities bond in November 2022 backed by a new property tax on assessed values in the district. The bond funds middle school reconstruction, classroom modernization, and technology upgrades, a commitment that directly affects families considering a move into the area. The broader Oxnard Union High School District approved a modernization bond in November 2024 to upgrade high school facilities; the district also opened Del Sol High School in August 2023 in northeast Oxnard to address overcrowding. Housing values in the 93033 zip code are moderate for the region, with rental costs relatively stable year over year. The area is experiencing substantial growth, with new residential units under construction across coastal, south, central, and northern sections of the city.

For families in the neighborhood, McKinna is a small, walkable local school serving a largely Hispanic, economically concentrated community. The academic proficiency results indicate students are meeting state standards at low rates, suggesting families should have clear conversations with school leadership about instructional priorities, intervention approaches, and how the school supports students who are not yet at proficiency.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 317%

School 17% · District 30% · ▼ 13 pts below district

▼ 26 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

Grade 413%

School 13% · District 25% · ▼ 12 pts below district

▼ 24 pts below state median · ▼ 23 pts below county median

Grade 518%

School 18% · District 20% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 9 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 315%

School 15% · District 29% · ▼ 14 pts below district

▼ 25 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

Grade 413%

School 13% · District 32% · ▼ 18 pts below district

▼ 29 pts below state median · ▼ 30 pts below county median

Grade 527%

School 27% · District 35% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median · ▼ 18 pts below county median

Science

Grade 511%

School 11% · District 20% · ▼ 10 pts below district

▼ 18 pts below state median · ▼ 18 pts below county median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.