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Independent Elementary School

Grades: K-5

Students: 662

Type: Public

9/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 1,320:1

Certified Teachers: 97%

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Castro Valley Unified School District

21201 Independent Sch Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94552

(510) 537-9558

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9/10

Test Scores

7/10

Equity

Academic Progress

College Readiness

8/10

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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

Posted by a parent on 7/13/2023

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.

Posted by a parent on 1/13/2023

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.

Posted by a parent on 12/4/2021

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.

Posted by a parent on 8/10/2018

New principal changed the school office, now they are nice and warm heart!

Posted by a parent on 12/2/2017

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Castro Valley schools - Independent Elementary School is located at 21201 Independent Sch Rd., Castro Valley CA 94552. Independent Elementary School is in the Castro Valley Unified School District. Independent Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.