Independent Elementary School
Independent Elementary School serves 660 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Independent Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Independent Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Independent Elementary School's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 660 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Independent Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Independent Elementary School is 0.74, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #822 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 40% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Castro Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Independent Elementary School is Roy A. Johnson High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Canyon Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Castro Valley Canyon Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,388 student10
0.5 miles
19600 Cull Canyon Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-8833 0.5 6-8 1,388 - Castro Valley Creekside Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 784 students10
0.6 miles
19722 Center St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-0665 0.6 6-8 784 - Castro Valley Vannoy Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 434 students10
0.7 miles
5100 Vannoy
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1832 0.7 K-5 434 - Castro Valley Marshall Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 502 students10
0.9 miles
20111 Marshall St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-2431 0.9 K-5 502 - Castro Valley Alma Preschool
1.3 miles
4400 Alma Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3000 1.3 n/a n/a
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