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3841 Larkspur Drive, Concord, CA 94519-1152
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
56.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 56.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 964/4,657 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,196/4,657 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 29:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 562 |
| Low-Income Students | 249 (44.3%) |
| English Learners | 91 (16.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period. Math rose 7.2 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period.
•Math +7.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.6% to 71.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 66% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.9% to 66.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 59.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 Monte Gardens Elementary compare within the district?
Monte Gardens Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 29 K–5 schools in Mt. Diablo Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Monte Gardens Elementary rank in California?
Monte Gardens Elementary ranks No. 964 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,196 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 Monte Gardens Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math among 29 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.0% meet the reading standard and 46.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Monte Gardens Elementary compare with other schools in Concord?
Monte Gardens Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Concord with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ConcordHow does Monte Gardens Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Monte Gardens Elementary is No. 45 in reading and No. 47 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Gardens ElementaryThis school | 56.3% | 64.5% |
| Ayers Elementary | 38.5% | 39.8% |
| Cambridge Elementary | 14.8% | 14.9% |
