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22 Wakefield Drive, Moraga, CA 94556-1216
Summary
Los Perales Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
70.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
72.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 643/4,657 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 488/4,657 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 366 |
| Low-Income Students | 9 (2.5%) |
| English Learners | 10 (2.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and fell 9.0 points over the full period. Math fell 2.6 points from last year and fell 13.2 points over the full period.
•Math -13.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 53.3% to 78.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school.
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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 62.2% to 76.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school.
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 1,832 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 Los Perales Elementary compare within the district?
Los Perales Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Moraga Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Los Perales Elementary rank in California?
Los Perales Elementary ranks No. 643 of 4,657 in reading and No. 488 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Los Perales Elementary compare with other schools in Moraga?
Los Perales Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Moraga with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MoragaHow does Los Perales Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Los Perales Elementary is No. 33 in reading and No. 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Perales ElementaryThis school | 72.6% | 70.8% |
| Camino Pablo Elementary | 70.5% | 82.4% |
| Donald L. Rheem Elementary | 83.3% | 87.3% |
