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Castaic Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,892 students in Castaic Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Castaic Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,892 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Castaic Union School District, which is ranked #383 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#384 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
113 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
907 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
56%
# Black Students
34 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
731 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
39%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
247
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,836 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,409 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,836
$19,801
Spending / Student
$13,409
$18,236
Best Castaic Union School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castaic Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30455 Park Vista Dr.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4530
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4530
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Northlake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32545 Ridge Route Rd.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4560
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4560
Grades: K-7
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Castaic Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28900 Hillcrest Pkwy.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4550
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4550
Grades: 7-8
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27715 Saddleridge Rd.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 295-4540
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 295-4540
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
28900 Hillcrest Pkwy.
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4500
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-4500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Castaic Union School District?
Castaic Union School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,892 students.
What is the rank of Castaic Union School District?
Castaic Union School District is ranked #383 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Castaic Union School District?
48% of Castaic Union School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Castaic Union School District?
Castaic Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Castaic Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,409 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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