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3275 Peachwillow Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-1711
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
71.2% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 71.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 686/4,657 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 531/4,657 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 30:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 485 |
| Low-Income Students | 77 (15.9%) |
| English Learners | 34 (7.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 8.9 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period.
•Math +4.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.3% to 74.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
30.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 52% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 58.9% to 86.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 73.2% 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 Valle Verde Elementary compare within the district?
Valle Verde Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 29 K–5 schools in Mt. Diablo Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Valle Verde Elementary rank in California?
Valle Verde Elementary ranks No. 686 of 4,657 in reading and No. 531 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 Valle Verde Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 29 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.7% meet the reading standard and 54.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Valle Verde Elementary compare with other schools in Walnut Creek?
Valle Verde Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Walnut Creek with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Walnut CreekHow does Valle Verde Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Valle Verde Elementary is No. 35 in reading and No. 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valle Verde ElementaryThis school | 71.2% | 69.8% |
| Bancroft Elementary | 56.0% | 58.9% |
| Walnut Acres Elementary | 82.2% | 79.4% |
