Serving 331 students in grades 6-8, Sal Castro Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sal Castro Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sal Castro Middle School's student population of 331 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sal Castro Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sal Castro Middle School?
331 students attend Sal Castro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sal Castro Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sal Castro Middle School?
Sal Castro Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sal Castro Middle School offer ?
Sal Castro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sal Castro Middle School part of?
Sal Castro Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sal Castro Middle School located?
Sal Castro Middle School is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 40 other public schools located in Westlake.
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