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1400 Dina Drive, Concord, CA 94518-1222
Summary
El Monte Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 39th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
35.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,187/4,657 (32nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,523/4,657 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 418 |
| Low-Income Students | 270 (64.6%) |
| English Learners | 113 (27.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.7 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period.
•Math +8.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.5% to 36.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,187 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 54% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.9% to 41.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,523 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.1-point math income gap is about the same as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does El Monte Elementary compare within the district?
El Monte Elementary is No. 18 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 29 K–5 schools in Mt. Diablo Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Monte Elementary rank in California?
El Monte Elementary ranks No. 3,187 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,523 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at El Monte Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 19 in reading and No. 13 in math among 29 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.2% meet the reading standard and 29.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does El Monte Elementary compare with other schools in Concord?
El Monte Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Concord with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ConcordHow does El Monte Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
El Monte Elementary is No. 83 in reading and No. 75 in math proficiency among the 113 K–5 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| El Monte ElementaryThis school | 35.8% | 34.7% |
| Ayers Elementary | 38.5% | 39.8% |
| Cambridge Elementary | 14.8% | 14.9% |
