Marina West Elementary School
Oxnard, CA 93035
Phone: (805) 385-1554
Fax: (805) 984-5494
District: Oxnard School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 440 students
Marina West Elementary School, a public school located in Oxnard, CA, serves grades K-5 in the Oxnard School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Marina West Elementary School is a public school located in Oxnard, CA. 440 students attend Marina West Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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: June 10, 2026
As a parent of a child with special needs, I cannot honestly recommend this school based on my experience this school year. While there were a few staff members who showed care and patience, the overall lack of communication, accountability, and consistency was extremely disappointing and concerning. There were multiple incidents involving my son that were either not properly communicated to me or handled in a way that made me feel unheard as a parent.
My son experienced situations where he was injured at school and I was not informed immediately. There were also ongoing behavioral and classroom concerns that often felt reactive instead of supportive. As a parent of a child with autism, I understand that challenges can happen in any classroom, but what matters most is how the school responds, supports the child, and works together with families. Unfortunately, I often felt dismissed instead of supported.
One of the biggest issues was the inconsistency in communication and the lack of transparency regarding incidents involving my child. I constantly had to advocate for basic updates, safety, and appropriate support. For families with children who have special needs, trust and collaboration with a school are extremely important, and sadly that trust was broken for me throughout the year.
Every child deserves a safe, understanding, and supportive learning environment. I truly hope the school takes the concerns of special needs families more seriously moving forward so other parents and children do not have to experience the same frustrations we did.
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Posted: May 14, 2018
Awful experience all around. Do not recommend.
Posted: May 14, 2018
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Posted: August 31, 2017
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Posted: August 31, 2017
my kids love it, and they didnt want to transfer to another school when I ask them
Posted: December 9, 2014
First I would like to acknowledge that their are some awesome teachers in the upper grades. Now the office staff, including the principal are often rude and use inappropriate dialogue in the office. The school grounds show the lack of pride by the staff. The school has handed out 700+ Ipads, but cannot or will not at least clean and address the entry way. The best teaching takes place by example, sad to say this is clearly missed at Marina West.
Posted: September 8, 2011
Obviously the 5 star ratings given were provided by the same person, the style and grammar in the last two is identical, especially the last two rating. I would bet this individual is a faculty member and did this to ensure the school wasn't at the bottom, which it appears they are.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollywood Beach | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Oxnard | CA | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | RiverPark | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Oxnard | CA | 4.2 mi | |
| 3 | Del Prado Town Homes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Camarillo | CA | 7.8 mi | |
| 4 | Camarillo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Camarillo | CA | 8.7 mi | |
| 5 | Foothill Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Camarillo | CA | 9.3 mi | |
| 6 | Northridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Northridge | CA | 40.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxnard | Oxnard | CA | 1.7 mi | |
| 2 | Ventura | Ventura | CA | 6.4 mi | |
| 3 | Central Camarillo | Camarillo | CA | 8.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Port Hueneme - Naval Base Ventura County | 2 mi. |
| Point Mugu NAS - Naval Base Ventura County | 8 mi. |
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