Castaic Middle vs Northlake Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castaic Middle
Castaic · Public middle · Grades 7–8
451 students
Northlake Hills Elementary
Castaic · Public elementary · Grades K–7
556 students
| Measure | Castaic Middle Castaic, California | Northlake Hills Elementary Castaic, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #419 of 1,334 | #1655 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7639 of 15,369 | #21823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 451 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 56% |
| city | Castaic | Castaic |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northlake Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 50.0).
- •Northlake Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Castaic Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Castaic Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 59.2%).
- •Castaic Middle does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.2).
- •Northlake Hills Elementary is the larger school with 556 students compared with 451.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castaic Middle better than Northlake Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northlake Hills Elementary ranks higher (54.8 vs 50.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castaic Middle and Northlake Hills Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Castaic in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic Middle: 451. Northlake Hills Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic Middle and Northlake Hills Elementary rank in California?
Castaic Middle is 419th of 1,334 and Northlake Hills Elementary is 1655th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).