La Mariposa School in Camarillo | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	10/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education.
Student Growth	10/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education.

Posted: December 5, 2025

Our daughter loved going here and we would have stayed all the way through 5th grade if we didn't have to move!

The teachers are great, they really care about the students and strike a good balance between patience and the push to stay focused and complete assignments on time.

This school emphasizes creativity & provides regular access to a Makerspace classroom for art/construction projects often influenced by seasonal events. They also have several events throughout the year to put students' art on display and coordinate exercise fundraisers/holiday parades with a very involved Parent-Teacher Association - plenty of volunteer opportunities.

The whole staff works hard to provide emotional support as well, whether it's a calming corner by the classroom library, the therapy dog, or some kind words from the office. And they have a program to provide ongoing support for military kids whose parents are deployed.

It is positioned in a nice community on a large plot with several giant grass fields, multiple interactive playgrounds and a many basketball hoops. Close proximity to the Camarillo Public Library, Calleguas Creek Bike Path & Pitts Ranch Park to keep your kids engaged on their way home from school!

Posted: August 29, 2024

Ill make this short and sweet. The reason why the school has high test scores is that they are teaching the children how to take the test. It seems to me and the same manner that someone would practice for the SATs. While The school administrators are trying to get the highest test scores they are not teaching the kids the skills that the state requires. After moving the children to a magnet school, did we learn how poorly our children were being educated. I hate seeing school administrators, cheat the system. The sad part about it is that the children are the ones who end up suffering. Im looking in to filing a complaint with the California Department of Education.

Posted: July 20, 2024

We could not be happier. Its just a good of not better than Cape Elementary Charter School. Our daughter loves it and wants the Summer break to be over so she can go back. Great PTA! And my daughters abilities have grown so mu.

Posted: July 20, 2024

Posted: May 30, 2024

This is an amazing school. We came from another district and absolutely love the school, teachers, and students. It is extremely safe and my daughter has made amazing friends and memories. I haven't observed or experienced a single negative for this school.

Posted: May 30, 2024

Posted: May 4, 2024

The school is fantastic. I have two kids that attend. One is in TK and one is in third grade. They love their teachers and so do we.

Posted: May 4, 2024

Posted: August 24, 2022

Absolutely awful school that literally kills your child's ambition to learn. My child was reprimanded for wanting to take home a science book on planets that was "above his grade level". They refused to let him take the book out of the library. My child was bored and severely depressed, constantly feeling like everything he did was wrong. My child liked his teacher but the principal is just awful. Doesn't care what parents say or want for their children and it's her way only. Academically my child learned literally NOTHING and his teachers were still teaching ABC's by the END of the school year. Absolutely unacceptable. My child was also bullied a lot but the principal was more concerned with reprimanding my child than correcting the situation.

Posted: August 24, 2022

Posted: August 25, 2021

So first day and extremely disappointed. Complete chaos and completely avoidable. Was this the airport in Kabul or an elementary school in the US??? Parents are not allowed on campus to guide their children where they need to be. That's OK for older grades but not for first graders. They had lower grades meet at lunchroom tables (outside - this is California) . Even that is OK IF they had sufficient staff/volunteers to direct the kids. Kids were just wandering around with no direction. They did not label the tables with signs as to which room goes where. Kids at that age can read basic signs (like B-6 etc.). Kids were afraid, they were crying and it was complete mayhem. These are 6 years olds. They should have gotten parent volunteers if they knew they would be short staffed to help. I would have helped but was looking through a chain-link fence. They will blame it on COVID or "its the first day" but its because of a lack of leadership and direction. Now have no confidence on how this school is run and feel bad for the kids who were excited for their first day but really let down :(

Posted: August 25, 2021

Posted: October 24, 2020

The teachers are very good. However, we expressed some mild concerns about an issue at the school and before we knew it, this information was spread throughout the school. This would have been just the usual childish gossip you have at any school. But, it appears a parent who represents the school and a school administrator were involved in disseminating certain information. We'll never know the whole story, but unfortunately we stopped trusting the school as a result. (This did not involve the current administration.) It is too bad for the teachers that this kind of thing goes on because they are great and I'm sure it only makes their job harder.

Posted: October 24, 2020

Most of the teachers we had at the school were quite good.

Posted: October 24, 2020

Leadership at the school changed this year. I don't have enough information about the new leadership to give feedback.

Posted: October 24, 2020

Posted: August 13, 2020

Ive seen my kids challenged more then other schools in Ventura county.

Posted: August 13, 2020

All teachers have a long history and successful history of teaching

Posted: August 13, 2020

My son had a hard time but teacher sat with him and worked with him on behavior and on his studies and well with my daughter they really introduced her to a new way our education

Posted: August 13, 2020

Principal is always present and all teachers are always going over and beyond

Posted: August 13, 2020

The principal and the special needs staff is great

Posted: August 13, 2020

Always talked About and never covered up

Posted: August 13, 2020

I would rate a 10 and if I had more children this would be my first and only choice for a school thank you la mariposa and all staff

Posted: August 31, 2019

The school is just ok. In every grade, there seem to be 1-2 teachers who are not the greatest. So your odds of getting a decent teacher are better some years than others.

Posted: August 31, 2019

Homework seems about average in amount and difficulty.

Posted: August 30, 2019

Posted: July 25, 2019

The homework is grade-level appropriate and the students are given adequate time to complete.

Posted: July 25, 2019

La Mariposa's teachers go above and beyond for their students. They truly care about the children and work closely with each student to ensure that their needs are met academically, socially, and culturally.

Posted: July 25, 2019

The teachers instill respect within the classroom from both peers and staff. They really focus on building the children's character and teach them how to be nice human beings.

Posted: July 25, 2019

The leadership at LMS is incredible. They have a great vision for the school and are passionate about teaching.

Posted: July 25, 2019

The teachers work with the students individually to meet their unique academic needs.

Posted: July 25, 2019

From the staff to the students to the campus, La Mariposa is an all around incredible school.

Posted: July 24, 2019

I love this school. We feel fortunate to be here.

Posted: July 24, 2019

They give a good amount of homework. They never ask the kids to spend too much time to do homework. They are always looking at whats best for the kids and care about them.

Posted: July 24, 2019

The teachers at this school are top-notch. They do a great job working with the kids. They care about them and Ive only ever seen caring and kindness toward the students.

Posted: July 24, 2019

They focus a lot on character and spend a lot of time teaching the students how to be good humans.

Posted: July 24, 2019

The leadership at this school is amazing.

Posted: July 24, 2019

I have seen the teachers and school differentiate instruction to meet the needs of ALL students, both gifted and those who have special needs.

Posted: July 24, 2019

They have a no nonsense approach to bullying. They use restorative justice to handle any bullying that arises. Though, it is rarely a problem at this school.

Posted: July 24, 2019

Our experience has been great! I have two kids currently attending, and I plan on sending my youngest. The principal is great and very on top of things. Weve had great teachers and my children have thrived. Ive been very happy with my overall experience.

Posted: July 24, 2019

This school is absolutely amazing. When we were buying our house, we only looked in neighborhoods that were in this schools boundaries. The teachers are phenomenal. They work hard with each student and Im always impressed with how much progress the students make each year.

Posted: July 24, 2019

Posted: July 23, 2019

Interestingly, my child has been very successful at this school. But, shes very bored academically and the environment is not the best. On its best day, this school is adequate for average students. Most of the time, it is below average. It is certainly below average for smart kids.

Posted: July 23, 2019

Teachers dont seem to have any training in modern teaching methods. Teachers are very authoritarian and frequently bully students I have personally seen it time and time again with many different kids (not my own.)

Posted: July 23, 2019

See above. My child was bullied and was told, you need to learn the difference between a big deal and a little deal.

Posted: July 23, 2019

The dynamic of teachers bullying students is widespread. That kind of environment comes from the top down.

Supervisors at lunch time patrol like prison wardens and punish kids for talking during lunch. Kids are told to wolf down their food in silence. This is NOT a healthy or civilized environment. Kids are probably (hopefully) taught at home that such behavior is rude. Its a completely depressing environment.

Posted: July 23, 2019

I do not really have an opinion about this except to say the higher needs kids take up most of the teachers attention. This is less than ideal for the gifted students, but probably common in average and mediocre schools.

Posted: July 23, 2019

See above. The teachers themselves are bullies. When children are bullied by other students, they are not taken seriously and in fact are told they are the problem.

Posted: September 26, 2018

I have two kids who have been through all 6 grades in this school (K-5), and two currently enrolled, and have had a wonderful experience there with each of them! We feel VERY fortunate to live in a neighborhood with such a great school.

Posted: February 7, 2018

This school is amazing. From the teachers to the staff to the principal. Its always clear that they keep the childs best interests at heart. Ive never had an issue communicating with the classroom teachers on any concerns I or they have. They welcome parents to work WITH them to create the best environment for the kids. They are all dedicated, competent and compassionate. I feel so fortunate to have my kids at this school!

Posted: June 1, 2015

The homework given is pathetically unchallenging and pointless. Our son could rip through in 5 minutes

Posted: June 1, 2015

Our son attended K grade. The school is oversubscribed so they have decided to have a split schedule to accommodate all the kids, an 8am and 9am start so the kids get an hour with reduced class size. It doesn't work and the kids are not getting the attention they need. Many parents we spoke to share the same concern. 25 to 1 is not a good ratio. We decided to take our son out late year and put in him Carden Heights where he had an immediate turnaround in his behavior. There was zero interest from the administration to inquire why we left, even though my wife was volunteering, conducting an art class for the kids (which they weren't getting) . I think that speaks to the root of the problem, too busy to care. The campus itself is very nice, well maintained, and clean. Though why they allow the parents to line up in their cars waiting to pick their kids, while spewing exhaust fumes all over the campus is beyond me.

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1	Foothill Park	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Camarillo	CA	2.6 mi
2	Camarillo	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Camarillo	CA	3 mi
3	Del Prado Town Homes	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Camarillo	CA	4.2 mi
4	RiverPark	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Oxnard	CA	9.7 mi
5	Hollywood Beach	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Oxnard	CA	13.5 mi
6	Northridge	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Northridge	CA	28.9 mi
7	Hollyglen	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Hawthorne	CA	42.9 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Central Camarillo	Camarillo	CA	3 mi
2	Oxnard	Oxnard	CA	10.1 mi
3	Ventura	Ventura	CA	13 mi

Base	Distance
Point Mugu NAS - Naval Base Ventura County	10.2 mi.
Port Hueneme - Naval Base Ventura County	12.3 mi.
Los Angeles AFB	42 mi.

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Camarillo, CA 93012

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