Northlake Hills Elementary
32545 Ridge Route Road, Castaic, CA 91384-4133
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
54.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,179/4,657 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,274/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 556 |
| Low-Income Students | 329 (59.2%) |
| English Learners | 57 (10.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 9.0 points over the full period. Math fell 1.2 points from last year and rose 4.2 points over the full period.
•Math +4.2 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 White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 53.7% to 66.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 78% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 62%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.8% to 57.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 Northlake Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Northlake Hills Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Castaic Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Northlake Hills Elementary rank in California?
Northlake Hills Elementary ranks No. 1,179 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,274 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 Northlake Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.5% meet the reading standard and 46.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Northlake Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Castaic?
Northlake Hills Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Castaic with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CastaicHow does Northlake Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Northlake Hills Elementary is No. 68 in reading and No. 69 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Northlake Hills ElementaryThis school | 54.5% | 60.3% |
| Castaic Elementary | 58.3% | 61.3% |
| Live Oak Elementary | 35.7% | 40.9% |
