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Canyon Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Castro Valley, California · Castro Valley Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,418
Student:Teacher23.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch41%
Title INo
Canyon
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,418
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
41%-24.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Canyon Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Castro Valley, California. The school enrolls 1,418 students. It is part of the Castro Valley Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.2:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCastro Valley Unified
County6001
CityCastro Valley
ZIP94552
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060780000740

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,418
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino27.9%
Black / African American29.3%
Asian6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native21.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races13.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
27.9%
Black
29.3%
Asian
6.7%
Two+
13.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %41%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)