Helen Carr Castello Elementary School vs. Arlene Hein Elementary School
Should you attend Helen Carr Castello Elementary School or Arlene Hein 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
Helen Carr Castello Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Arlene Hein Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 806 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Helen Carr Castello Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 837 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arlene Hein Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
806 students
837 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
34 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1595 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1380 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
65%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
106
147
Grade 1 Students
98
98
Grade 2 Students
104
96
Grade 3 Students
129
120
Grade 4 Students
117
114
Grade 5 Students
112
144
Grade 6 Students
140
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a

% Asian
44%
44%


% Hispanic
22%
21%


% Black
7%
7%


% White
15%
15%


% Hawaiian
n/a
1%


% Two or more races
12%
12%


Diversity Score
0.72
0.73


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

