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90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708-1023
Summary
Kensington Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
69.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 69.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 543/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 608/4,657 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 473 |
| Low-Income Students | 70 (14.8%) |
| English Learners | 27 (5.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.1 points from last year and fell 9.7 points over the full period. Math fell 3.7 points from last year and fell 5.8 points over the full period.
•Math -5.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.9% to 89.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.9% to 76.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Kensington Elementary compare within the district?
Kensington Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 28 K–6 schools in West Contra Costa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Kensington Elementary rank in California?
Kensington Elementary ranks No. 543 of 4,657 in reading and No. 608 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 Kensington Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 28 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.0% meet the reading standard and 60.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Kensington Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Kensington Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 32 K–6 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington ElementaryThis school | 69.4% | 73.0% |
| Bayview Elementary | 8.8% | 14.4% |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary | 7.5% | 8.9% |
