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Moraga Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 76.3/100

Moraga Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 76.3/100 — 32.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Camino Pablo Elementary at 78/100, where 47.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,924 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
76.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
4.2
73.8 – 78.0
Avg Exceeded %
49.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryStrong
76.4/100
349.5%3.9%
MiddleStrong
75.8/100
147.8%5.9%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Moraga Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
76.4
avg score · 3 schools
Middle
75.8
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Moraga Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 76.4.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 4.2 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 4.4%, 13.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Camino Pablo Elementary leads the district at 78 with 47.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Moraga Elementary

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine

Hidden gems: 1 school in Moraga Elementary is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
11.4%
White
48.0%
Asian
16.8%
Black
0.8%
Other
23.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
5%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Moraga Elementary spends $13,924 per student in current expenditures — $891 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,924
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,769
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 19.7%
$11,629 → $13,924
Spending Efficiency
5.48
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 35%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$63,850–$122,097
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
101
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (3)

Moraga Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.4 — 32.7 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 3 elementary schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +1.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Camino Pablo Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 47.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Camino Pablo Elementary
Moraga Elementary Strong All-Around
47.5%Strong
78/100
2Donald L. Rheem Elementary
Moraga Elementary High Ceiling
57.4%Strong
77/100
3Los Perales Elementary
Moraga Elementary Growth Engine
43.7%Strong
74/100

Middle Schools (1)

Moraga Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 75.8 — 35.4 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +2.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Joaquin Moraga Intermediate with a Scope Score of 76 and 47.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
Moraga Elementary Strong All-Around
47.8%Strong
76/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Moraga Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Moraga Elementary a good school district?
Moraga Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.3/100, which is 32.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 49.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Moraga Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Moraga Elementary is Camino Pablo Elementary with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 47.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Moraga Elementary spend per student?
Moraga Elementary spends $13,924 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Moraga Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Moraga Elementary range from $63,850–$122,097 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.