Castle Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(310)839-4528
- Castle Heights Elementary School serves 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Castle Heights Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Castle Heights Elementary School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Castle Heights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Castle Heights Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1346 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 6% |
| White | 39% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Castle Heights Elementary School is Cheviot Hills Continuation (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Magnolia Science Academy 6 (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shenandoah Street Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Cheviot Hills Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 77 students
0.3 miles
9200 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)838-8462 0.3 9-12 77 - Los Angeles Alexander Hamilton Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2719 students
0.5 miles
2955 Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)280-1400 0.5 9-12 2719 - Los Angeles Shenandoah Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 475 students
0.7 miles
2450 Shenandoah St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)838-3142 0.7 K-5 475 - Los Angeles Magnolia Science Academy 6 Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 173 students
0.9 miles
3754 Dunn Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)842-8555 0.9 6-8 173 - Los Angeles Canfield Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 360 students
1.0 miles
9233 Airdrome St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310)552-2525 1.0 K-5 360
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