Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Castlemont Primary Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
10%
55%
Black
89%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Castlemont Primary Academy?
72 students attend Castlemont Primary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Castlemont Primary Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Castlemont Primary Academy offer ?
Castlemont Primary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Castlemont Primary Academy part of?
Castlemont Primary Academy is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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