Castro Valley Unified
Castro Valley Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 60.8/100 — 17.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Jensen Ranch Elementary at 84/100, where 59.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,911 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 63.9/100 | 9 | 40.3% | 10.0% |
| Middle | Solid 61.2/100 | 2 | 33.7% | 10.6% |
| High | Developing 46.5/100 | 2 | 16.0% | 38.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Castro Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Castro Valley Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 63.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 61.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.5%, 3.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Jensen Ranch Elementary leads the district at 84 with 59.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Castro Valley Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Castro Valley Unified are classified as Growth Engine (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Castro Valley Unified spends $11,911 per student in current expenditures — $2,904 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (9)
Castro Valley Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.9 — 20.1 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 9 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +1.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Jensen Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 59.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jensen Ranch Elementary Castro Valley Unified High Ceiling | 59.6% | Strong 84/100 |
| 2 | Proctor Elementary Castro Valley Unified High Ceiling | 53.8% | Strong 76/100 |
| 3 | Independent Elementary Castro Valley Unified Growth Engine | 41.2% | Solid 66/100 |
| 4 | Chabot Elementary Castro Valley Unified Growth Engine | 42.4% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | Marshall Elementary Castro Valley Unified Solid Base | 41.9% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Vannoy Elementary Castro Valley Unified Solid Base | 37.6% | Solid 62/100 |
| 7 | Palomares Elementary Castro Valley Unified Growth Engine | 25.6% | Solid 56/100 |
| 8 | Castro Valley Elementary Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum | 30.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 9 | Stanton Elementary Castro Valley Unified Culture First | 30.0% | Solid 50/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Castro Valley Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.2 — 20.7 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -1.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Creekside Middle with a Scope Score of 70 and 40.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creekside Middle Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 40.4% | Solid 70/100 |
| 2 | Canyon Middle Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum | 27.0% | Solid 53/100 |
High Schools (2)
Castro Valley Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.5 — 1.0 points near the state average of 47.5. 1 of 2 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Castro Valley High with a Scope Score of 70 and 30.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castro Valley High Castro Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 30.4% | Strong 70/100 |
| 2 | Redwood Continuation High Castro Valley Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Castro Valley Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology