1575 W. 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sal Castro Middle School serves 323 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sal Castro Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sal Castro Middle School's student population of 323 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sal Castro Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
16%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sal Castro Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sal Castro Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
93%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sal Castro Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Sal Castro Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sal Castro Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sal Castro Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sal Castro Middle School's ranking?

Sal Castro Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Sal Castro Middle School?

323 students attend Sal Castro Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Sal Castro Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sal Castro Middle School?

Sal Castro Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Sal Castro Middle School offer ?

Sal Castro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Sal Castro Middle School part of?

Sal Castro Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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