Independent Elementary School

Independent Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
21201 Independent School Rd,  Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley Unified School District
4.1
571 Students
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School Details

Head of School
Jim Kentris
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
75%

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Academics
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Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
43.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
29.2%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,320:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
48.1%
Hispanic
17.7%
White
15.6%
Two or more races
14.4%
Black
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/14/2023
Very happy with independent. Our experience has been wonderful. They are working to improve special ed support but our experience with teachers in K-2nd have been great
5.0 parent
1/14/2023
My son goes to this school for K. He is making a huge progress in every aspect. very experienced teachers and Principle is humble and helpful. The only down side is the visitor parking not available at both up and down parking areas. add more visitor parking please.
5.0 parent
12/4/2021
I've had two kids at this school. The principal is fantastic. The staff is pretty good. Almost all of the teachers are outstanding, with a couple of really bad ones being the exception. My kids are well supported and happy. Issues are resolved quickly and fairly. No complaints.
4.0 parent
8/10/2018
Overall it was good. but not great. I hope there have been improvements made since my children have been there. The now common core Math have given disappointing test results compared to my older child. Some upper grade teachers have emphasized Writing and/or Science at the cost of Math instruction.

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