Castro Valley Unified School District
School District · Castro Valley, California
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,627
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,627
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Evaluating Castro Valley Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Castro Valley Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Creekside Middle
Castro Valley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Proctor Elementary
Castro Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chabot Elementary
Castro Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#171 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,627
$3,020 vs California median
District size
9,489 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Castro Valley Unified ranks #171 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Castro Valley Unified's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Creekside Middle (8.4/10), Proctor Elementary (8.4/10), and Chabot Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Castro Valley Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Castro Valley Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Castro Valley Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creekside Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Proctor Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Chabot Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Marshall Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Castro Valley Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Jensen Ranch Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Castro Valley Virtual Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Castro Valley High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Vannoy Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Canyon Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Castro Valley Unified
Castro Valley Unified is a Castro Valley, California school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 9,489 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1. The district invests $14,627 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Castro Valley Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Proctor Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Castro Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 64.0% and ELA proficiency of 67.9%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Castro Valley Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Castro Valley Unified with test data.
Schools in Castro Valley Unified
15 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Castro Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 9,489
- Teachers (FTE)
- 405
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Castro Valley Unified?
Castro Valley Unified has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Castro Valley Unified?
The average composite rating for Castro Valley Unified is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Castro Valley Unified?
Castro Valley Unified spends $14,627 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Castro Valley Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Castro Valley Unified is 23.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Castro Valley Unified?
Proctor Elementary is the highest-rated school in Castro Valley Unified with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Castro Valley Unified?
Across schools in Castro Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Castro Valley Unified compare to other districts in California?
Castro Valley Unified has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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