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629 42nd st, Richmond, CA 94805-1831
Summary
Michelle Obama Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 20th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 25.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,983/4,657 (14th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,435/4,657 (26th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 431 |
| Low-Income Students | 339 (78.7%) |
| English Learners | 184 (42.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.2 points from last year and fell 2.2 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period.
•Math +5.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 21.0% to 35.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,983 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 33.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 39%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.6% to 32.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,435 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.5-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.6% 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 1,479 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 Michelle Obama Elementary compare within the district?
Michelle Obama Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 28 K–6 schools in West Contra Costa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Michelle Obama Elementary rank in California?
Michelle Obama Elementary ranks No. 3,983 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,435 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 Michelle Obama Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 15 in reading and No. 11 in math among 28 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 22.6% meet the reading standard and 20.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Michelle Obama Elementary compare with other schools in Richmond?
Michelle Obama Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 14 K–6 schools in Richmond with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RichmondHow does Michelle Obama Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Michelle Obama Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 11 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Obama ElementaryThis school | 25.8% | 26.0% |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| Coronado Elementary | 22.0% | 16.7% |
