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2425 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-3836
Summary
Walnut Creek Intermediate is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
73.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
71.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 71.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 137/1,204 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 77/1,204 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 940 |
| Low-Income Students | 144 (15.3%) |
| English Learners | 104 (11.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 3.5 points over the full period. Math rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 11.3 points over the full period.
•Math +11.3 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 White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 69.9% to 77.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 77%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 68.0% to 72.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.5-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 15.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Walnut Creek Intermediate rank in California?
Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks No. 137 of 1,204 in reading and No. 77 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Walnut Creek Intermediate compare with other schools in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek Intermediate is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Walnut Creek with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Walnut CreekHow does Walnut Creek Intermediate compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Walnut Creek Intermediate is No. 13 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 37 6–8 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek IntermediateThis school | 71.0% | 73.4% |
| Foothill Middle | 64.9% | 72.7% |
