Independent Elementary
Castro Valley, CA · Castro Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
824th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 85%▼ Declining
21201 Independent School Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94552
(510) 537-9558NCES ID 060780009342Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Independent Elementary 824th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2015 to 85th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 329 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 661 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36.6% | 52.2% | ▲ 15.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 15.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.6% | 14.8% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| White | 32.7% | 13.3% | ▼ 19.4 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 3.8% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.40M in zip 94552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Independent Elementary in?
Independent Elementary is part of the Castro Valley Unified district in Castro Valley, California.
Is Independent Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independent Elementary 824th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independent Elementary?
Asian 52%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 15%, White 13% (661 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independent Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94552 is $1.40M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.