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1326 Pennsylvania Boulevard, Concord, CA 94521-4103
Summary
Highlands Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
50.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 47.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,837/4,657 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,711/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 512 |
| Low-Income Students | 166 (32.4%) |
| English Learners | 41 (8.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and fell 3.4 points over the full period.
•Math -3.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.3% to 57.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 62% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 57%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.2% to 58.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Highlands Elementary compare within the district?
Highlands Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 29 K–5 schools in Mt. Diablo Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Highlands Elementary ranks No. 1,837 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,711 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 Highlands Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in reading and No. 14 in math among 29 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.7% meet the reading standard and 29.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Highlands Elementary compare with other schools in Concord?
Highlands Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Concord with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ConcordHow does Highlands Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Highlands Elementary is No. 60 in reading and No. 59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands ElementaryThis school | 47.0% | 50.2% |
| Ayers Elementary | 38.5% | 39.8% |
| Cambridge Elementary | 14.8% | 14.9% |
