Very Good
#3129 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Los Perales Elementary
Elementary School · Moraga Elementary · Moraga, CA
A Moraga Elementary elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22 Wakefield Dr., Moraga, CA 94556
- Math 86% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Perales Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Perales Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moraga), 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
$199,300
Median home value
$1,594,100
Median rent
$3,119/mo
College educated
80.8%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94556; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald L. Rheem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Del Rey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Radiant BlossomPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| The Saklan SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 106 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Moraga Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Perales Elementary is listed in Moraga Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Perales Elementary
Los Perales Elementary is a public elementary school in Moraga, CA, part of Moraga Elementary, serving approximately 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,129 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Perales Elementary
What grades does Los Perales Elementary serve?
Los Perales Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Los Perales Elementary?
Los Perales Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Perales Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Perales Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Perales Elementary rank in CA?
Los Perales Elementary ranks #3,129 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Perales Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Perales Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Los Perales Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Perales Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Perales Elementary a charter school?
No, Los Perales Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Perales Elementary a Title I school?
No, Los Perales Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Perales Elementary?
3.2% of students at Los Perales 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
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 631-0105
- Area population (ZIP 94556)
- 15,922
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 94556; 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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