Castaic Middle vs Santa Clarita Valley International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Santa Clarita Valley International
Castaic · Charter other · Grades K–12
548 students
| Measure | Castaic Middle Castaic, California | Santa Clarita Valley International Castaic, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #419 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #7639 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 451 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| city | Castaic | Castaic |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaic Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Castaic Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 50.8%).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.7).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International is the larger school with 548 students compared with 451.
- •Castaic Middle is a public school while Santa Clarita Valley International is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Santa Clarita Valley International?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castaic Middle and Santa Clarita Valley International?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Castaic in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic Middle: 451. Santa Clarita Valley International: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic Middle and Santa Clarita Valley International rank in California?
Castaic Middle is 419th of 1,334 and Santa Clarita Valley International is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).