Castillero Middle School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Castillero Middle School
Castillero Middle School is an exemplary public school located in San Jose, California. It is part of the San Jose Unified School District and serves over 1,000 students in grades 6-8. Castillero Middle School is committed to providing a rigorous and comprehensive education that fosters independent thinking, creative problem solving and a deep respect for diversity.
The school provides a variety of educational opportunities for all students, including a rigorous academic program, a wide range of electives, and a strong focus on the arts. The school also offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including a successful robotics team, a student government, and a number of clubs and organizations.
Castillero Middle School is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strict anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of resources and supports to ensure that all students feel safe and respected.
Castillero Middle School is a vibrant and diverse community that is dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in high school, college, and beyond.
Address:
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120Phone:
(408) 535-6385
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
1,049 students
Overview Castillero Middle School
Castillero Middle School serves 1,049 students in grades 6-8.
Castillero Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Castillero Middle School
Castillero Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Castillero Middle School is 0.69, 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.
