Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Castlebay Lane Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Castlebay Lane Charter serves the northwest part of Porter Ranch, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castlebay Lane Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Castlebay Lane Charter's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Castlebay Lane Charter ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castlebay Lane Charter is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
21%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
40%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castlebay Lane Charter's ranking?
Castlebay Lane Charter is ranked #519 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Castlebay Lane Charter often compared to?
Castlebay Lane Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Porter Ranch Community, Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Castlebay Lane Charter?
666 students attend Castlebay Lane Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Castlebay Lane Charter students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castlebay Lane Charter?
Castlebay Lane Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Castlebay Lane Charter offer ?
Castlebay Lane Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Castlebay Lane Charter part of?
Castlebay Lane Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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