Walnut Creek Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary has 7 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 66.8/100 — 23.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Tice Creek at 80/100, where 59.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,522 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 67.4/100 | 6 | 43.6% | 9.6% |
| Middle | Solid 63.1/100 | 1 | 37.7% | 12.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Walnut Creek Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Walnut Creek Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 67.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +5.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 20.0 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.0%, 8.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Tice Creek leads the district at 80 with 59.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Walnut Creek Elementary
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Walnut Creek Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (4) — 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
Walnut Creek Elementary spends $11,522 per student in current expenditures — $3,292 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 (6)
Walnut Creek Elementary has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.4 — 23.7 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 6 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +5.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Tice Creek with a Scope Score of 80 and 59.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tice Creek Walnut Creek Elementary High Ceiling | 59.1% | Strong 80/100 |
| 2 | Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary High Ceiling | 51.4% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | Walnut Heights Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine | 42.0% | Solid 66/100 |
| 4 | Indian Valley Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine | 37.1% | Solid 65/100 |
| 5 | Parkmead Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine | 33.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 6 | Murwood Elementary Walnut Creek Elementary Growth Engine | 38.4% | Solid 60/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Walnut Creek Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.1 — 22.6 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Walnut Creek Intermediate with a Scope Score of 63 and 37.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Creek Intermediate Walnut Creek Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.7% | Solid 63/100 |
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 Walnut Creek 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