Helen Carr Castello Elementary School vs. Arlene Hein Elementary School
Should I attend Helen Carr Castello Elementary School or Arlene Hein Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Arlene Hein Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 786 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Helen Carr Castello Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 976 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arlene Hein Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
786 students
976 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#504 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
117
146
Grade 1 Students
119
112
Grade 2 Students
96
120
Grade 3 Students
96
150
Grade 4 Students
116
142
Grade 5 Students
133
162
Grade 6 Students
109
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
43%
% Hispanic
20%
20%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
17%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
13%
13%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
