Best High Schools in 94521, CA

High schools
4
Students
6,227
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 94521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northgate High

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students

2. Clayton Valley Charter High

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clayton Valley Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2381 Students

3. Concord High

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1167 Students

4. Ygnacio Valley High

D+

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1172 Students

Best Middle Schools in 94521, CA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,529
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 94521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Diablo View Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students

2. Foothill Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 876 Students

3. Pine Hollow Middle

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students

4. El Dorado Middle

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 832 Students

5. Oak Grove Middle

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 94521, CA

Elementary schools
18
Students
5,594
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 94521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mt. Diablo Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 693 Students

2. Monte Gardens Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students

3. Silverwood Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students

4. Highlands Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students

5. Ayers Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students

6. Woodside Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students

7. Westwood Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students

8. El Monte Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students

9. Mountain View Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students

10. Wren Avenue Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 94521, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

94521, CA has a total population of 42,899 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 94521, CA

15,350

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 94521, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.27 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 94521, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 94521, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,156 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 94521, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 94521, CA

How many schools are in 94521, CA?

94521, CA has 27 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 15,350 students in total.

How do schools in 94521 perform on state tests?

On average, 27 schools in 94521 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 94521 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 94521?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 52%
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  • Projected: 24%
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  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 42%
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  • Projected: 56%
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  • Projected: 61%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations