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#3860 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Canyon Middle
Middle School · Castro Valley Unified · Castro Valley, CA
A Castro Valley Unified middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- Math 47% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canyon Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canyon Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low181/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,780
Median home value
$976,300
Median rent
$2,506/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Anchor EducationPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 3–12 | 2.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Castro Valley Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Bret Harte MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 493 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Castro Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,627NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon Middle is listed in Castro Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle is a public middle school in Castro Valley, CA, part of Castro Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,432 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,860 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon Middle
What grades does Canyon Middle serve?
Canyon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Canyon Middle?
Canyon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Middle is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon Middle rank in CA?
Canyon Middle ranks #3,860 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Canyon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canyon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Canyon Middle a charter school?
No, Canyon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon Middle a Title I school?
No, Canyon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon Middle?
42.6% of students at Canyon Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (510) 538-8833
- Area population (ZIP 94546)
- 45,848
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94546; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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