Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Michael J. Castori Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Michael J. Castori Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michael J. Castori Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Michael J. Castori Elementary School's ranking?
Michael J. Castori Elementary School is ranked #8143 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Michael J. Castori Elementary School?
558 students attend Michael J. Castori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Michael J. Castori Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michael J. Castori Elementary School?
Michael J. Castori Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Michael J. Castori Elementary School offer ?
Michael J. Castori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Michael J. Castori Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Michael J. Castori Elementary School located?
Michael J. Castori Elementary School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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The nearest high school to Michael J. Castori Elementary School is Grant Union High School (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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