Castelar Street Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castelar Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Castelar Street Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#2280 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)58%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)30%
56%
Black
(21-22)1%
5%
White
(21-22)5%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)6%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castelar Street Elementary School's ranking?
Castelar Street Elementary School is ranked #2280 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Castelar Street Elementary School often compared to?
Castelar Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solano Avenue Elementary School, Martha Baldwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Castelar Street Elementary School?
592 students attend Castelar Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Castelar Street Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Castelar Street Elementary School offer ?
Castelar Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Castelar Street Elementary School part of?
Castelar Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Castelar Street Elementary School located?
Castelar Street Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
School Reviews
5 6/10/2017
I have attended Castelar Elementary School from K-4th Grade. I've had excellent teachers that were ASIANS and spoke fluent English who helped shape me into what I am today. Thank you Castelar teachers, who were extremely dedicated, for contributing to my success.Regarding the comment above posted by a concerned parent-I have not heard of such a thing happening in this school.Keep in mind that there is two columns for grading: The first column is academic performance and the second is for the student's effort.Looking at the situation you presented, you are probably looking at the effort/participation column.
3 12/6/2016
My son goes to this school now and he is in a dual (Chinese & English) language class. He gets average to below average homework scores but the teacher gives him a lot of 4s (4 being the highest) on his report card. I am not sure if my son is really learning English and if he has really earned that score of 4. The teacher has told me on the phone that she has a lot to get through and to teach. However, many second language learner like my son learn English at a different and slower pace than those who are not second language learner. I have met the teacher at my first parent teacher conference and my impression is not so good.This school has changed a lot over the years ... Many teachers are not native English teachers and most of them like my son's English teacher are Asian. To me, the school is only an average school.
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