Castle Park Middle School
Tel:
(619)691-5490
- Castle Park Middle School serves 877 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Castle Park Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Castle Park Middle School's student population of 877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 877 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Castle Park Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Castle Park Middle School is 0.19, which is less 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 | #6854 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sweetwater Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Castle Park Middle School is Castle Park Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palomar High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Otay Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chula Vista Castle Park Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1607 students
0.4 miles
1395 Hilltop Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)585-2000 0.4 9-12 1607 - Chula Vista Maac Community Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 243 students
0.4 miles
1385 Third Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)476-0749 0.4 9-12 243 - Chula Vista Otay Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 552 students
0.6 miles
1651 Albany Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)425-4311 0.6 K-6 552 - Chula Vista Castle Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 381 students
0.7 miles
25 Emerson St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619)422-5301 0.7 K-6 381 - Chula Vista Loma Verde Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 477 students
0.7 miles
1450 Loma Ln.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)420-3940 0.7 K-6 477
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