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#4353 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Horizons School: Independent Study
School · Mt. Diablo Unified · Pleasant Hill, CA
A Mt. Diablo Unified school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Santa Barbara Rd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
- Math 26% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Horizons School: Independent Study score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2020, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horizons School: Independent Study sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,270/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,622
Median home value
$1,038,400
Median rent
$2,479/mo
College educated
55.9%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring Educational Services IncPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–10 | 0.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Contra Costa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Hill Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mt. Diablo Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Horizons School: Independent Study is listed in Mt. Diablo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizons School: Independent Study
Horizons School: Independent Study is a public school in Pleasant Hill, CA, part of Mt. Diablo Unified, serving approximately 216 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,353 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizons School: Independent Study
What grades does Horizons School: Independent Study serve?
Horizons School: Independent Study serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Horizons School: Independent Study?
Horizons School: Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizons School: Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizons School: Independent Study is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizons School: Independent Study rank in CA?
Horizons School: Independent Study ranks #4,353 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Horizons School: Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizons School: Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Horizons School: Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizons School: Independent Study has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Horizons School: Independent Study a charter school?
No, Horizons School: Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizons School: Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Horizons School: Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizons School: Independent Study?
39.4% of students at Horizons School: Independent Study 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.8%
- Phone
- (925) 682-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94523)
- 34,789
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
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 94523; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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