Independent Elementary School
Tel:
(510)537-9558
- Independent Elementary School serves 660 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (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 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Independent Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) 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 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
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 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Independent Elementary School's student population of 660 students has grown by 5% 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 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Independent Elementary School is 0.73, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #605 out of 9584 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 41% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 25% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Castro Valley Canyon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1388 students
0.5 miles
19600 Cull Canyon Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)538-8833 0.5 6-8 1388 - Castro Valley Creekside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 784 students
0.6 miles
19722 Center St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)247-0665 0.6 6-8 784 - Castro Valley Vannoy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 434 students
0.7 miles
5100 Vannoy
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)537-1832 0.7 K-5 434 - Castro Valley Marshall Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 502 students
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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