Porter Ranch Community vs. Castlebay Lane Charter
Should I attend Porter Ranch Community or Castlebay Lane Charter? 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
Porter Ranch Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Castlebay Lane Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,296 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Porter Ranch Community ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Castlebay Lane Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
1,296 students
605 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
178
109
Grade 1 Students
145
92
Grade 2 Students
149
99
Grade 3 Students
152
93
Grade 4 Students
143
104
Grade 5 Students
140
108
Grade 6 Students
144
-
Grade 7 Students
134
-
Grade 8 Students
111
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
38%
26%
% Hispanic
17%
20%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
27%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
