Very Good
#3590 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Middle School · Walnut Creek Elementary · Walnut Creek, CA
A Walnut Creek Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2425 Walnut Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94597
- Math 60% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Creek Intermediate score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
15.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Creek Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walnut Creek), 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
$142,685
Median home value
$986,700
Median rent
$2,557/mo
College educated
65.6%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94597; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Walnut CreekPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–6 | 0.8 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Wellspring Educational Services IncPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–10 | 1.4 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Contra Costa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Walnut Creek Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Creek Intermediate is listed in Walnut Creek Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Creek Intermediate
Walnut Creek Intermediate is a public middle school in Walnut Creek, CA, part of Walnut Creek Elementary, serving approximately 993 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,590 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Creek Intermediate
What grades does Walnut Creek Intermediate serve?
Walnut Creek Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walnut Creek Intermediate?
Walnut Creek Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 993 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Intermediate is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Creek Intermediate rank in CA?
Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks #3,590 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Walnut Creek Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Creek Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Walnut Creek Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Creek Intermediate has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walnut Creek Intermediate a charter school?
No, Walnut Creek Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Creek Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Walnut Creek Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Creek Intermediate?
15.2% of students at Walnut Creek Intermediate 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 993
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (925) 944-6840
- Area population (ZIP 94597)
- 24,235
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 94597; 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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