Castroville Elementary vs North Monterey County Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castroville Elementary
Castroville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
600 students
North Monterey County Middle
Castroville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
624 students
| Measure | Castroville Elementary Castroville, California | North Monterey County Middle Castroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4725 of 5,693 | #1224 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46583 of 50,301 | #14939 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 600 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Castroville | Castroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castroville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 11.7).
- •Castroville Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Castroville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •North Monterey County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 90.5%).
- •North Monterey County Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 25.0).
- •North Monterey County Middle is the larger school with 624 students compared with 600.
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 Castroville Elementary better than North Monterey County Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Castroville Elementary ranks higher (17.0 vs 11.7 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 Castroville Elementary and North Monterey County Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Castroville and Castroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castroville Elementary: 600. North Monterey County Middle: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castroville Elementary and North Monterey County Middle rank in California?
Castroville Elementary is 4725th of 5,693 and North Monterey County Middle is 1224th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).