Castro Valley High vs Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castro Valley High
Castro Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,874 students
Marshall Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
| Measure | Castro Valley High Castro Valley, California | Marshall Elementary Castro Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 1,343 | #1033 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5550 of 16,910 | #13842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,874 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 2,874 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| city | Castro Valley | Castro Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 61.0).
- •Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Castro Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 44.5%).
- •Castro Valley High does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.5).
- •Castro Valley High is the larger school with 2,874 students compared with 515.
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 Castro Valley High better than Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 61.0 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 Castro Valley High and Marshall Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Castro Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Valley High: 2,874. Marshall Elementary: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Valley High and Marshall Elementary rank in California?
Castro Valley High is 232nd of 1,343 and Marshall Elementary is 1033rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).