Canyon Middle School

Canyon Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
19600 Cull Canyon Rd,  Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley Unified School District
3.5
2.3
1,432 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Steinecke
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
12%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
453:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
31%
Hispanic
28.4%
White
19.7%
Two or more races
14%
Black
6.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 14 Reviews
1.0 Parent
5/19/2025
Canyon middle school is a terrible school that is badly vandalized on a daily basis, for example in the bathrooms the soap and towel dispensers are all demolished, the sports are bad, for example they don't even have a football field, the staff are inexperienced and are immature, also their food is terrible. So 0/10 school. DONT LET THE AREA FOOL YOU.
4.0 NicheUser
2/15/2015
They really help you athletically to improve
4.0 NicheUser
2/15/2015
Its normal to me everyone is accepted
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/19/2025
This school is a terrible one, here's why. This school has so many fights and vandalism, on a daily basis the kids here destroy the paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers, also they demolish the desks and write vulgar words and the staff don't do anything. The fights here aren't normal ones they...
1.0 other
3/1/2025
I went to this school a year ago, and quickly noticed I was depressed because of the bullying, fights, racial and homophobic slurs constantly repeated in hallways and classrooms alike. As soon as I went to the high school, my grades shot up to straight A’s and my mental health became visibly better....
2.0 parent
8/26/2024
There just seems to be too many kids for the administration to control. My kid (and friends) said there are fights every day and had fears about their safety. Too many kids and not enough spots for after school sports, activities, electives. Makes it cutthroat to get spots.My kid said the general fe...
1.0 parent
3/24/2024
This school has been going steadily downhill for several years. Look at the Great School rating and listen to previous student and parent experiences. Fights, bullying and behavior issues are making for a chaotic and unwelcoming school environment. There may be a lot of student activities but my kid...

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Canyon Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Castro Valley, CA and is served by the Castro Valley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,432 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Canyon Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,413,255. Discover additional schools in the area, like Castro Valley High School, Creekside Middle School, Bret Harte Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Castro Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Canyon Middle School.

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