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5.7 avg / 10

Mt. Diablo Unified School District

School District · Concord, California

Students: 29,356
Teachers (FTE): 1,251

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

50

31 elem, 9 mid, 9 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,421

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#508 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,421

$2,226 vs California median

District size

29,356 students

Much larger than California median

About Mt. Diablo Unified

Mt. Diablo Unified is a Concord, California school district serving 50 schools. The district educates 29,356 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.5:1. The district invests $15,421 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Mt. Diablo Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Westwood Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Mt. Diablo Unified students show an average math proficiency of 35.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.

The district includes 31 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 9 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Mt. Diablo Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.9%
School
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ELA Proficiency 42.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Mt. Diablo Unified with test data.

Schools in Mt. Diablo Unified

50 schools
Elementary Schools 31
Westwood Elementary
8.2
Walnut Acres Elementary
7.7
Bancroft Elementary
7.5
Sequoia Elementary
7.3
Gregory Gardens Elementary
7.1
Mt. Diablo Elementary
7.1
Pleasant Hill Elementary
6.8
Holbrook Language Academy
6.7
Hidden Valley Elementary
6.6
Valle Verde Elementary
6.6
Ygnacio Valley Elementary
6.3
Eagle Peak Montessori
6.3
Mountain View Elementary
6.1
Delta View Elementary
6.0
Strandwood Elementary
5.8
EL Monte Elementary
5.7
Ayers Elementary
5.2
Bel Air Elementary
4.9
Highlands Elementary
4.8
Sun Terrace Elementary
4.8
Monte Gardens Elementary
4.7
Valhalla Elementary
4.7
Woodside Elementary
4.6
Wren Avenue Elementary
4.6
Cambridge Elementary
4.5
Rio Vista Elementary
4.4
Fair Oaks Elementary
4.0
Shore Acres Elementary
4.0
Silverwood Elementary
3.4
Meadow Homes Elementary
2.8
Sunrise (special Education)
—
Middle Schools 9
Diablo View Middle
7.2
Sequoia Middle
6.3
Pleasant Hill Middle
5.8
Valley View Middle
5.6
Pine Hollow Middle
5.3
EL Dorado Middle
5.2
Foothill Middle
5.1
Oak Grove Middle
5.0
Riverview Middle
4.0
High Schools 9
Ygnacio Valley High
7.5
Northgate High
7.2
College Park High
6.1
Prospect High (continuation)
6.1
Olympic Continuation High
5.8
Concord High
5.0
Mt. Diablo High
4.9
Crossroads High
—
Glenbrook Academy
—
Other Schools 1
Horizons School: Independent Study
5.3

District Details

State
California
City
Concord
Total Enrollment
29,356
Teachers (FTE)
1,251
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?

Mt. Diablo Unified has 50 schools in total — 31 elementary, 9 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mt. Diablo Unified?

The average composite rating for Mt. Diablo Unified is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mt. Diablo Unified?

Mt. Diablo Unified spends $15,421 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mt. Diablo Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mt. Diablo Unified is 23.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mt. Diablo Unified?

Westwood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Mt. Diablo Unified with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Mt. Diablo Unified?

Across schools in Mt. Diablo Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mt. Diablo Unified compare to other districts in California?

Mt. Diablo Unified has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 50 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
35.9%
ELA Proficiency
42.8%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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