Canyon Middle School in Castro Valley, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Canyon Middle School is a suburban public school in Castro Valley, California that is part of Castro Valley Unified School District. It serves 1,432 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.7:1. Its teachers have had 162 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,432 Students

58 Teachers

19600 Cull Canyon Rd

Castro Valley, CA 94552 View local requests

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Canyon Middle School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

67%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Canyon Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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