Marina West Elementary School, Oxnard CA (2026 List)

About Marina West Elementary

Marina West Elementary is a public school in Oxnard, California, that serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 as part of the Oxnard School District. The school has about 428 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is a little lower than the state average. This means that students can get more one-on-one attention in class. Marina West Elementary teaches English Language Arts and Math as core subjects. It also offers support programs and classroom activities to help students learn and stay interested. The student body is very diverse, with about 96% of students identifying as a minority, mostly Hispanic, which is similar to the local community. Most students also qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that they need a lot of money. Recent school data show that only about 18% of students in California are proficient in Math and only about 21% are proficient in English Language Arts. These numbers are lower than the state averages. Marina West Elementary serves a culturally diverse urban community and focuses on basic instruction, targeted support, and ongoing efforts to help students do better in school.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%

Reading 21%

State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 21% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

428

Total Students

$107356

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.5%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic 93.46%

Black 1.17%

Two+ Races 1.17%

Native Am. 0%

White

3.5%

Asian

0.7%

Hispanic

93.46%

Black

1.17%

Two+ Races

1.17%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 428

43.69%

187 Female

56.31%

241 Male

Student Population

428 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

428 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Marina West Elementary Contact Information

Address

1051 South A St., Oxnard, CA, 93030

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Phone

(805) 385-1554

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Website

oxnardsd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Oxnard School District's announcements about big academic gains across state test subjects for the 2025 school year include Marina West Elementary. These announcements highlight improvements across the district, including schools like Marina West.

FAQ

Q1: Does Marina West Elementary have programs before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs before and after school that help with homework, offer fun activities, and watch over students.

Q2. Does Marina West Elementary have programs for kids who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, the school provides specialized instruction and support to help students who are learning English improve their language skills and grades.

Q3: How does the school get parents involved in their children's education?

Ans. Parents can get involved by going to parent-teacher conferences, school events, volunteering, and getting regular updates from teachers and administrators.

Q4. What kinds of activities outside of school are there for students?

Ans. The school has a lot of extracurricular activities, like music, art, physical education, and after-school clubs, to help students grow outside of school.

Q5: What does Marina West Elementary do to help students who need extra help?

Ans. To meet the learning and developmental needs of students with disabilities, the school offers individualized education plans (IEPs), specialized instruction, and other services.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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