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#4080 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 43% in state

Castaic Elementary

Elementary School · Castaic Union · Castaic, CA

A Castaic Union elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

30455 Park Vista Dr., Castaic, CA 91384

  • Math 55% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.6:1
District spending per student$15,149
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Castaic Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Castaic Elementary 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$129,603

Median home value

$693,600

Median rent

$1,730/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91384; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sloan Canyon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–21.2 mi9Compare →
Santa Clarita Valley InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–121.5 mi685Compare →
Live Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–61.6 mi506Compare →
Northlake Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–72.7 mi579Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Castaic Union

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Castaic Elementary is listed in Castaic Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Castaic Elementary

Castaic Elementary is a public elementary school in Castaic, CA, part of Castaic Union, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,080 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Castaic Elementary

What grades does Castaic Elementary serve?

Castaic Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Castaic Elementary?

Castaic Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Castaic Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Castaic Elementary is 27.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Castaic Elementary rank in CA?

Castaic Elementary ranks #4,080 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Castaic Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Castaic Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Castaic Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Castaic Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Castaic Elementary a charter school?

No, Castaic Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Castaic Elementary a Title I school?

No, Castaic Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castaic Elementary?

41.5% of students at Castaic Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 91384)
27,278
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
35.1
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 91384; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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