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Schools in 91384 — Castaic, California

91384 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.3 — 8.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 42.0 to 63.5, a 21.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
52.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.5
42.0 – 63.5
Avg Exceeded %
26.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 91384 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Castaic High with a Scope Score of 64 and 31.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 26.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91384. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91384 averages 15.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91384 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91384
91384Castaic4Solid
52.3/100
91381Stevenson Ranch4Strong
79.2/100
+27.0
91387Canyon Country4Developing
45.1/100
-7.1
91377Oak Park5Strong
76.2/100
+24.0

School archetypes in 91384

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 91384

#SchoolExceededScore
1Castaic High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
31.1%Solid
64/100
2Northlake Hills Elementary
Castaic Union Culture First
31.4%Solid
56/100
3Castaic Elementary
Castaic Union Culture First
25.9%Developing
48/100
4Live Oak Elementary
Castaic Union Building Momentum
17.7%Developing
42/100

Schools in 91384 on the map

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 91384

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Castaic good?
Castaic's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.3/100, which is 8.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Castaic?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Castaic is Castaic High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 31.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Castaic schools compare to the state average?
Castaic elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 42.0 to 63.5, a 21.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Castaic?
Castaic has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.