Below Average
#8343 of 9,539 schools in CA
Monte Gardens Elementary
Elementary School · Mt. Diablo Unified · Concord, CA
A Mt. Diablo Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3841 Larkspur Dr., Concord, CA 94519
- Math 49% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monte Gardens Elementary score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monte Gardens Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), 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
$123,366
Median home value
$727,600
Median rent
$2,340/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94519; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise (special Education)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Wren Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Calvary ChristianPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of ConcordPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 4 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mt. Diablo Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #34 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
Monte Gardens Elementary is listed in Mt. Diablo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monte Gardens Elementary
Monte Gardens Elementary is a public elementary school in Concord, CA, part of Mt. Diablo Unified, serving approximately 578 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,343 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monte Gardens Elementary
What grades does Monte Gardens Elementary serve?
Monte Gardens Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monte Gardens Elementary?
Monte Gardens Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Gardens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Gardens Elementary is 28.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monte Gardens Elementary rank in CA?
Monte Gardens Elementary ranks #8,343 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monte Gardens Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monte Gardens Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Monte Gardens Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monte Gardens Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monte Gardens Elementary a charter school?
No, Monte Gardens Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monte Gardens Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monte Gardens Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monte Gardens Elementary?
22.7% of students at Monte Gardens 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
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (925) 685-3834
- Area population (ZIP 94519)
- 19,918
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 94519; 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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