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1801 South Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838-4636
Summary
Michael J. Castori Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 19th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 27.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 23.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 27.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,888/4,657 (17th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,620/4,657 (22nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 545 |
| Low-Income Students | 515 (94.5%) |
| English Learners | 163 (29.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period. Math rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 7.5 points over the full period.
•Math +7.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 19.7% to 38.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,888 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 32.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 35% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 31%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 11.9% to 36.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,620 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Michael J. Castori Elementary compare within the district?
Michael J. Castori Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 21 K–6 schools in Twin Rivers Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Michael J. Castori Elementary rank in California?
Michael J. Castori Elementary ranks No. 3,888 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,620 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Michael J. Castori Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 13 in both subjects among 21 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 26.3% meet the reading standard and 23.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Michael J. Castori Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento?
Michael J. Castori Elementary is No. 53 in reading and No. 50 in math proficiency among the 81 K–6 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does Michael J. Castori Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Michael J. Castori Elementary is No. 109 in reading and No. 104 in math proficiency among the 140 K–6 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Castori ElementaryThis school | 23.9% | 27.2% |
| D. W. Babcock Elementary | 17.4% | 22.5% |
| Del Paso Heights Elementary | 18.2% | 23.0% |
