CAST Entities File Layout
The Entities file layout provides names and codes for the counties, districts, and schools included in the California Science Test (CAST) research files.| Field # | Data Element | Start Position | End Position | Length | Entity File Column Header (CSV) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | County Code | 1 | 2 | 2 | County Code |
| 2 | District Code | 3 | 7 | 5 | District Code |
| 3 | School Code | 8 | 14 | 7 | School Code |
| 4 | Filler | 15 | 18 | 4 | Filler |
| 5 | Test Year | 19 | 22 | 4 | Test Year |
| 6 | Type Id 04 = State |
23 | 24 | 2 | Type Id |
| 7 | County Name | 25 | 74 | 50 | County Name |
| 8 | District Name | 75 | 124 | 50 | District Name |
| 9 | School Name | 125 | 174 | 50 | School Name |
| 10 | School Zip Code | 175 | 179 | 5 |
Zip Code |
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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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