Excellent
#936 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Proctor 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 78% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Proctor Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 78% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Proctor 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat 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 | 0.8 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Vannoy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Castro Valley Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Chabot ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 470 | 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
- #1 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
Proctor Elementary is listed in Castro Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Proctor Elementary
Proctor Elementary is a public elementary school in Castro Valley, CA, part of Castro Valley Unified, serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Proctor Elementary
What grades does Proctor Elementary serve?
Proctor Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Proctor Elementary?
Proctor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Proctor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Proctor 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 Proctor Elementary rank in CA?
Proctor Elementary ranks #936 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Proctor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Proctor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Proctor Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Proctor Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Proctor Elementary a charter school?
No, Proctor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Proctor Elementary a Title I school?
No, Proctor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Proctor Elementary?
27.7% of students at Proctor 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
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (510) 537-0630
- 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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