Castille Elementary School vs. De Portola Elementary School
Should you attend Castille Elementary School or De Portola Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Castille Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
De Portola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Castille Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-6, De Portola Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
497 students
567 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#813 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
96
61
Grade 1 Students
75
84
Grade 2 Students
74
88
Grade 3 Students
69
85
Grade 4 Students
75
83
Grade 5 Students
108
86
Grade 6 Students
-
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
17%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
53%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
16%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
