Mariano Castro Elementary School
Mariano Castro Elementary School serves 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mariano Castro Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Mariano Castro Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 253 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mariano Castro Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Mariano Castro Elementary School is 0.27, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4378 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mountain View Whisman School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mariano Castro Elementary School is Los Altos High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mvwsd Home & Hospital (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gabriela Mistral Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mountain View Gabriela Mistral Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 389 students10
0.1 miles
505 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3575 0.1 K-5 389 - Los Altos Almond Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 508 students10
0.8 miles
550 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400 0.8 K-6 508 - Mountain View Mvwsd Home & Hospital Reading: PS% Grades: K-8 | 2 students
0.8 miles
750 San Pierre Way Ste. A
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 526-3500 0.8 K-8 2 - Mountain View Monta Loma Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 448 students10
0.9 miles
460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6915 0.9 K-5 448 - Mountain View Stevenson Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 391 students10
0.9 miles
750b San Pierre Way
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6950 0.9 K-5 391
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