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#4262 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Northlake Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Castaic Union · Castaic, CA
A Castaic Union elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
32545 Ridge Route Rd., Castaic, CA 91384
- Math 50% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northlake Hills Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northlake Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sloan Canyon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 1.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Castaic ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Live Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 4.2 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Santa Clarita Valley InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 685 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Castaic Union
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Northlake Hills Elementary is listed in Castaic Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northlake Hills Elementary
Northlake Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Castaic, CA, part of Castaic Union, serving approximately 579 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,262 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northlake Hills Elementary
What grades does Northlake Hills Elementary serve?
Northlake Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Northlake Hills Elementary?
Northlake Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northlake Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northlake Hills Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northlake Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Northlake Hills Elementary ranks #4,262 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Northlake Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northlake Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Northlake Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northlake Hills Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northlake Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Northlake Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northlake Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northlake Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northlake Hills Elementary?
58.2% of students at Northlake Hills 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (661) 257-4560
- Area population (ZIP 91384)
- 27,278
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
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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