Schools in 94523 — Pleasant Hill, California
94523 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.9 — 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.7 to 66.8, a 43.0-point spread.
Avg Scope Score
47.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.0
23.7 – 66.8
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores
How 94523 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sequoia Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 35.3% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94523 averages 19.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94523 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94523
2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around8 Building Momentum
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 94523
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sequoia Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Strong All-Around | 35.3% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | College Park High Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 26.6% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Valhalla Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First | 32.2% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Sequoia Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 25.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 5 | Strandwood Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 31.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 6 | Pleasant Hill Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First | 27.9% | Developing 50/100 |
| 7 | Valley View Middle Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 23.5% | Developing 49/100 |
| 8 | Gregory Gardens Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 9 | Prospect High (Continuation) Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 10 | Horizons School: Independent Study Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 11 | Fair Oaks Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 4.4% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Schools in 94523 on the map
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 94523
- 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology
Frequently asked questions
Are the schools in Pleasant Hill good?
Pleasant Hill's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.9/100, which is 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Pleasant Hill?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Pleasant Hill is Sequoia Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 35.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Pleasant Hill schools compare to the state average?
Pleasant Hill elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 22.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.7 to 66.8, a 43.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill has 11 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.