Very Good
#1888 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Marshall Elementary
Elementary School · Castro Valley Unified · Castro Valley, CA
A Castro Valley Unified elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- Math 68% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshall Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marshall 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 San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Vannoy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Castro Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Independent ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 661 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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
Marshall Elementary is listed in Castro Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Elementary
Marshall Elementary is a public elementary school in Castro Valley, CA, part of Castro Valley Unified, serving approximately 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,888 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Elementary
What grades does Marshall Elementary serve?
Marshall Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marshall Elementary?
Marshall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Elementary rank in CA?
Marshall Elementary ranks #1,888 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Marshall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Marshall Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marshall Elementary a charter school?
No, Marshall Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Elementary a Title I school?
No, Marshall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Elementary?
44.0% of students at Marshall 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (510) 537-2431
- 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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