Castaic Middle School in Castaic, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Castaic Middle School is a suburban public school in Castaic, California that is part of Castaic Union School District. It serves 439 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 7 - 8

439 Students

23 Teachers

28900 Hillcrest Pkwy

Castaic, CA 91384 View local requests

http://castaicusd.com

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Castaic Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Castaic Middle School Demographics

52%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

56%

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.

Castaic Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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