How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Castaic Middle | Rio Norte Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Castaic, CA | Santa Clarita, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 451 | 1,138 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.7:1 | 24:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.4% | 13.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Castaic Middle | Rio Norte Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,149 | $15,249 |
| District | Castaic Union | William S. Hart Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Castaic Middle | Rio Norte Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.9% | 38.3% |
| African American | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.0% | 24.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 25.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Castaic Middle | Rio Norte Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 424:1 | 363:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 8.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.