Mt. Diablo Unified
Mt. Diablo Unified has 47 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.1/100 — 1.6 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Northgate High at 74/100, where 37.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,965 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 40.9/100 | 31 | 19.2% | 19.9% |
| Middle | Developing 43.4/100 | 9 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| High | Developing 46.0/100 | 7 | 14.2% | 38.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Mt. Diablo Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Mt. Diablo Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 46.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 57.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 22.4%, 4.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Northgate High leads the district at 74 with 37.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Mt. Diablo Unified
Hidden gems: 10 schools in Mt. Diablo Unified are classified as On the Rise (8) or Growth Engine (2) — 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Mt. Diablo Unified spends $11,965 per student in current expenditures — $2,849 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (31)
Mt. Diablo Unified has 31 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.9 — 2.9 points below the state average of 43.8. 1 of 31 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -1.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Walnut Acres Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 51.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Acres Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified High Ceiling | 51.6% | Strong 72/100 |
| 2 | Valle Verde Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around | 45.2% | Solid 69/100 |
| 3 | Sequoia Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around | 35.3% | Solid 67/100 |
| 4 | Mt. Diablo Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Solid Base | 37.8% | Solid 64/100 |
| 5 | Bancroft Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around | 33.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 6 | Valhalla Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First | 32.2% | Solid 57/100 |
| 7 | Strandwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 31.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 8 | Hidden Valley Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First | 24.4% | Solid 50/100 |
| 9 | Monte Gardens Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First | 23.7% | Developing 50/100 |
| 10 | Pleasant Hill Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First | 27.9% | Developing 50/100 |
| 11 | Highlands Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Growth Engine | 22.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 12 | Silverwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 22.4% | Developing 47/100 |
| 13 | Gregory Gardens Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 14 | Eagle Peak Montessori Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First | 20.9% | Developing 46/100 |
| 15 | Ayers Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 21.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 16 | Holbrook Language Academy Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 12.8% | Developing 40/100 |
| 17 | Woodside Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 16.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 18 | El Monte Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 15.4% | Developing 38/100 |
| 19 | Delta View Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 15.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 20 | Westwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 17.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 21 | Mountain View Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 10.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 22 | Sun Terrace Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 9.7% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 23 | Horizons School: Independent Study Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 24 | Rio Vista Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 25 | Fair Oaks Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 4.4% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 26 | Cambridge Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 27 | Ygnacio Valley Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 6.2% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 28 | Meadow Homes Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 29 | Bel Air Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 30 | Shore Acres Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 0.7% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 31 | Wren Avenue Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Middle Schools (9)
Mt. Diablo Unified has 9 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 3.0 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -1.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Diablo View Middle with a Scope Score of 67 and 36.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diablo View Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Growth Engine | 36.5% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Foothill Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 36.2% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Sequoia Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 25.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Pleasant Hill Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 26.1% | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | Valley View Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 23.5% | Developing 49/100 |
| 6 | Pine Hollow Middle Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 16.6% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | El Dorado Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 8 | Riverview Middle Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 3.7% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 9 | Oak Grove Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 18/100 |
High Schools (7)
Mt. Diablo Unified has 7 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.0 — 1.5 points near the state average of 47.5. 1 of 7 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Northgate High with a Scope Score of 74 and 37.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northgate High Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around | 37.9% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | College Park High Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 26.6% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Concord High Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Mt. Diablo High Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 7.2% | Developing 42/100 |
| 5 | Ygnacio Valley High Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 5.7% | Developing 35/100 |
| 6 | Prospect High (Continuation) Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Olympic Continuation High Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 0.7% | Needs Support 19/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Mt. Diablo Unified
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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