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#4547 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Valhalla Elementary
Elementary School · Mt. Diablo Unified · Pleasant Hill, CA
A Mt. Diablo Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
530 Kiki Dr., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
- Math 60% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valhalla Elementary score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
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 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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
14%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valhalla Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Gardens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Hidden Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Strandwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Christ the King Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 309 | 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
- #8 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
Valhalla Elementary is listed in Mt. Diablo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valhalla Elementary
Valhalla Elementary is a public elementary school in Pleasant Hill, CA, part of Mt. Diablo Unified, serving approximately 686 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,547 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valhalla Elementary
What grades does Valhalla Elementary serve?
Valhalla Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Valhalla Elementary?
Valhalla Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valhalla Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valhalla Elementary is 28.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valhalla Elementary rank in CA?
Valhalla Elementary ranks #4,547 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valhalla Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valhalla Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Valhalla Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valhalla Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valhalla Elementary a charter school?
No, Valhalla Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valhalla Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valhalla Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valhalla Elementary?
14.0% of students at Valhalla 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
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (925) 687-1700
- Area population (ZIP 94523)
- 34,789
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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