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Walnut Valley Unified.Many schools. Many different stories.

Compare elementary, middle, and high schools across Walnut Valley Unified—and look beyond a single district average.

Chaparral MiddleDiamond Bar HighSouth Pointe MiddleWalnut HighMaple Hill ElementaryLeonard G. Westhoff ElementarySuzanne MiddleWalnut ElementaryEvergreen ElementaryQuail Summit ElementaryCastle Rock ElementaryVejar ElementaryCyrus J. Morris ElementaryCollegewood ElementaryWalnut Valley UnifiedN ↑
14 schools mapped · Location contextOpen map →
Census district boundary
The K–12 path at a glance
Elementary9 schools
avg 66.1/1009 Strong
Middle3 schools
avg 78.6/1003 Strong
High2 schools
avg 80.8/1002 Strong

Each level is scored on its own scale — elementary, middle, and high are never ranked against each other.

Stage 1 of 3

The elementary years

The elementary schools average 66.1/100 — 27.2 points above the state average, with 9 of 9 in the Strong band.

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Strong Solid Developing Needs Support district avg state avg

9 elementary schools span 21 points around an average of 66.1.

The strength

Maple Hill Elementary (76/100) holds the Strong band — 60.6% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 48.5%. 3 schools here rank as Growth Engines — returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide.

The catch

What these numbers can't see: class sizes, arts, teacher turnover, how a hallway feels at 8 a.m. Strong scores are the start of the question, not the answer.

97th percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100
Walnut Elementary
Strong All-Around
94th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100

All 9 elementary schools, ranked, in the appendix →

Stage 2 of 3

The middle years

The middle schools average 78.6/100 — 40.0 points above the state average, with 3 of 3 in the Strong band.

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3 middle schools span 15 points around an average of 78.6.

The strength

Chaparral Middle (85/100) holds the Strong band — 58.3% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 52.3%. 1 school here ranks as a Growth Engine — returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide.

The catch

Only 3 campuses at this level — one school's year moves every number in this chapter.

Chaparral Middle
High Ceiling
99th percentile · StrongScope Score 85/100
97th percentile · StrongScope Score 80/100
Suzanne Middle
Growth Engine
94th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100

Middle school detail in the appendix →

Stage 3 of 3

The high school years

Consistently strong: all 2 high schools land within 3 points of each other, averaging 80.8/100 — 26.8 points above the state average.

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All 2 high schools land within 3 points — the average is a fair summary here.

The strength

Diamond Bar High (82/100) holds the Strong band — 46.3% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 46.6%. 2 schools classify as Strong All-Around — no weak dimension we measure.

The catch

Only 2 campuses at this level — one school's year moves every number in this chapter.

Diamond Bar High
Strong All-Around
96th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
Walnut High
Strong All-Around
95th percentile · StrongScope Score 79/100

High school detail in the appendix →

What it means for your family

If you're choosing a neighborhood

Compare schools at your child’s level before deciding on an address. The strongest attendance-zone candidate is Maple Hill Elementary at 76/100 — confirm the exact boundary with the district before the house.

If you already live here

No charters or magnets among the ranked schools here, so the main lever is an intra-district transfer — California districts run them on their own windows and criteria. If your zoned school sits low in the appendix below, ask the district office for this year's dates.

If your kid is enrolled now

A band is a position, not a prophecy — 4 campuses here rank as Growth Engine, their returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide. Ask your school two questions: what happens for a kid who arrives behind, and what the classroom looks like for one who arrives ahead.

The strongest-scoring run through the district:

Maple Hill Elementary 97th percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100Chaparral Middle 99th percentile · StrongScope Score 85/100Diamond Bar High 96th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100

Top scorers at each level — not necessarily one zoned sequence. Confirm feeder patterns and enrollment zones with the district, and visit before you decide.

What this page can't see: whether a campus feels safe and glad at 8 a.m. If a path above looks workable, the next step is a visit.

Walnut Valley Unified has 14 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

2024–25 CAASPP reporting · SchoolScope analysis. Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades. Sources and methodology →

One district, three stages

The average changes with the journey.

Elementary schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

9 comparable schools · average 66.1/100 · range 54.9–76.3

Middle schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

3 comparable schools · average 78.6/100 · range 70.6–85.5

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 80.8/100 · range 79.5–82.1

Explore Walnut Valley Unified by place.

Districts nearby

DistrictAverage scoreRanked schoolsTop schoolDistance
Walnut Valley Unifiedthis district70.9 / 10014Chaparral Middle—
Brea-Olinda Unified58.0 / 1007Olinda Elementary6.1 mi
Bonita Unified62.7 / 10012Bonita High7.8 mi
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified58.2 / 10029Golden Elementary8.4 mi
Fullerton Joint Union High66.8 / 1006Troy High9.4 mi
East Whittier City Elementary62.7 / 1002Murphy Ranch Elementary9.4 mi

Averages blend every school level in a district and carry no score band. Compare a level at a time in the spreads above, then open the schools. Distances run between school-location centers.

Cities served

City pages include schools from other districts too. Check the district named on each school profile.

Patterns across the district

What kinds of schools are here?

Patterns worth exploring.

Choose a pattern to find matching schools in the lists below. Open a profile to see the underlying measures and questions to ask on a visit.

How patterns are defined →

Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in Walnut Valley Unified

Browse by level, then compare the evidence behind each profile.

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Elementary schools in Walnut Valley Unified · 9 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Maple Hill Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling
60.6%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling
55.3%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100
Walnut Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around
52.5%94th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100
Evergreen Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified Growth Engine
47.2%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
Quail Summit Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified Building Momentum
52.3%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
Castle Rock Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified Growth Engine
42.9%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100

Middle schools in Walnut Valley Unified · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Chaparral Middle
Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling
58.3%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 85/100
South Pointe Middle
Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling
55.5%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 80/100
Suzanne Middle
Walnut Valley Unified Growth Engine
43.2%94th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100

High schools in Walnut Valley Unified · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Diamond Bar High
Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around
46.3%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
Walnut High
Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around
47.0%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 79/100
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Select two to four schools at the same level. Rankings and score bands compare each school with its own enrollment group.

District finance · FY 2024–25

Where the district's dollars go.

Walnut Valley Unified spent $15,388 per student in FY 2024–25 — $5,104 less than the median California district ($20,491), about 25% lower. About 59 cents of every dollar goes to classroom instruction.

Current expense per student

Current expense of education per unit of average daily attendance, from the district's annual SACS filing to the California Department of Education. District-wide: it includes central administration and costs never assigned to one campus. Spending is context, not a measure of school quality.

Share by function

  • Instruction59%
  • Instruction support10%
  • Student services13%
  • Administration6%
  • Buildings & maintenance11%
  • Other1%

Shares of the same current-expense total, by SACS function. Names are simplified from the filing's own categories.

The system behind the schools

The people behind the classrooms — district-grain context that never enters a school's score.

People
Teacher salary range$63,690–$143,470
Teaching staff590 · FTE
District enrollment13,493 · students
Who attends
Hispanic 22.4% · White 3.8% · Black 0.9% · Asian 62.5% · Other 10.5%
Free/reduced lunch26% · economic need indicator

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule 2024–25 · CDE enrollment (district averages)

See how the school years fit together.

Explore the next stage, then verify the schools available for your address.

These are browsing links, not a feeder path. Assignments vary by residence, program, permits, and available space.

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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.

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 14 schoolsMethodology · Download this data (CSV)

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in Walnut Valley Unified?
This SchoolScope directory lists 14 public schools in Walnut Valley Unified with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in Walnut Valley Unified?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Maple Hill Elementary (76/100). Middle: Chaparral Middle (85/100). High: Diamond Bar High (82/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Does living in Walnut Valley Unified guarantee a particular school?
A district outline does not establish assignment to an individual school. Attendance boundaries, programs, permits, and available space can affect enrollment. Confirm the requirements directly with the district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.