B
Good
76/100

Castroville Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 11161 Merritt St., Castroville, CA 95012
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in California
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.46 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 98th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in California for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

76
Repit Score
out of 100
596
Students
enrolled
25.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%98/100Students gain 1.46 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.51 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.46 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 65% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency34% (−14 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−10 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic34%27%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income31%25%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 11161 Merritt St.
City Castroville
ZIP Code 95012
District 0627590
NCES School ID 062759004140
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95012

Understanding the community around Castroville Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,058
Per Capita Income $19,505
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%
High School or Higher 52.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $559,200
Median Rent $1,611
Owner-Occupied 48.7%
Renter-Occupied 51.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Castroville Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 96.5%
White 2.7%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 596
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Castroville Elementary?
Castroville Elementary has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Castroville Elementary?
Castroville Elementary has 596 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.9:1.
What grades does Castroville Elementary serve?
Castroville Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Castroville Elementary receive per student?
Castroville Elementary receives $19,806 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Castroville Elementary in 95012 ▼
Avg Home Value
$688,351
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,421
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
51.3%

Other Schools in 95012

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026