Castaic Middle
28900 Hillcrest Parkway, Castaic, CA 91384-3759
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 278/1,204 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 448/1,204 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 451 |
| Low-Income Students | 229 (50.8%) |
| English Learners | 21 (4.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 9.2 points over the full period. Math fell 2.1 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period.
•Math +3.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 59.2% to 66.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.6% to 39.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Castaic Middle rank in California?
Castaic Middle ranks No. 278 of 1,204 in reading and No. 448 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Castaic Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Castaic Middle is No. 11 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 29 7–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
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