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Vannoy Elementary School vs. Independent Elementary School

Should you attend Vannoy Elementary School or Independent Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Vannoy Elementary School
5100 Vannoy
Castro Valley, CA 94546
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Independent Elementary School
21201 Independent School Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Vannoy Elementary School ranks 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Independent Elementary School ranks 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vannoy Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independent Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
502 students
661 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vannoy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vannoy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independent Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vannoy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vannoy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independent Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#666 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#728 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vannoy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independent Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in CA)
68%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vannoy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in CA)
75%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vannoy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vannoy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vannoy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independent Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
143
136
Grade 1 Students
97
103
Grade 2 Students
76
101
Grade 3 Students
69
99
Grade 4 Students
64
122
Grade 5 Students
52
100
Grade 6 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vannoy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Independent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
32%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vannoy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vannoy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vannoy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vannoy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Vannoy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vannoy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vannoy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vannoy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vannoy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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