Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marshall Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshall Elementary serves the southwest part of Castro Valley, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall Elementary School 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
Marshall Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Motto
All means All!
School Rankings
Marshall Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#1135 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall Elementary School is ranked #1135 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Avenue Elementary School, Vannoy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
515 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Marshall Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marshall Elementary School part of?
Marshall Elementary School is part of Castro Valley Unified School District.
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