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416 Gladys Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2749
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
65.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
56.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 56.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 903/4,657 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,163/4,657 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 596 |
| Low-Income Students | 139 (23.3%) |
| English Learners | 41 (6.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and fell 4.0 points over the full period.
•Math -4.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 63.0% to 67.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.6% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 51.6% to 61.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.9-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
22.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 59.6% 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 Strandwood Elementary compare within the district?
Strandwood Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 29 K–5 schools in Mt. Diablo Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Strandwood Elementary rank in California?
Strandwood Elementary ranks No. 903 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,163 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 Strandwood Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 12 in math among 29 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.9% meet the reading standard and 34.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Strandwood Elementary compare with other schools in Pleasant Hill?
Strandwood Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Pleasant Hill with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Pleasant HillHow does Strandwood Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Strandwood Elementary is No. 41 in reading and No. 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Strandwood ElementaryThis school | 56.8% | 65.8% |
| Fair Oaks Elementary | 21.5% | 22.1% |
| Gregory Gardens Elementary | 38.6% | 44.8% |
