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Bel Air Elementary
Elementary School · Mt. Diablo Unified · Bay Point, CA
A Mt. Diablo Unified elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
663 Canal Rd., Bay Point, CA 94565
- Math 12% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 31.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bel Air Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bel Air Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,035
Median home value
$563,300
Median rent
$2,145/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Cove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Delta View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Los Medanos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Shore Acres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mt. Diablo Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #44 of 47
- District spending per student
- $15,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bel Air Elementary is listed in Mt. Diablo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bel Air Elementary
Bel Air Elementary is a public elementary school in Bay Point, CA, part of Mt. Diablo Unified, serving approximately 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 31.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #9,346 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bel Air Elementary
What grades does Bel Air Elementary serve?
Bel Air Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary?
Bel Air Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary is 31.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bel Air Elementary rank in CA?
Bel Air Elementary ranks #9,346 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bel Air Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bel Air Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bel Air Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bel Air Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bel Air Elementary a charter school?
No, Bel Air Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bel Air Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bel Air Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bel Air Elementary?
85.1% of students at Bel Air Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.0%
- Phone
- (925) 458-2606
- Area population (ZIP 94565)
- 99,933
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94565; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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