West Contra Costa Unified School District

1108 Bissell Ave.
Richmond, CA 94801-3135
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

West Contra Costa Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 26,178 students in West Contra Costa Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in West Contra Costa Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
54 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
26,178 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
1,256 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

West Contra Costa Unified School District, which is ranked #94 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#123 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Contra Costa Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Contra Costa Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Contra Costa Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Contra Costa Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
54 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,119 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,075 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
56%
# Black Students
3,462 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
2,829 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
149 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,470 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,261
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,090
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,185
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,078
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,162
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,023
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,946
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,712
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,703
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,911
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,979
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,010
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,118
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,053 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,297 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$630 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Contra Costa Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$505 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of West Contra Costa Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,053
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Contra Costa Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,297
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Contra Costa Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Contra Costa Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 215-3881
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Madera Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8500 Madera Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1412
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
Grades: K-12
| 468 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hanna Ranch Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2480 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1441
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Harding Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7230 Fairmont Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Harbour Way Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1438
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: #88.
Hercules High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
Rank: #99.
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
Grades: 7-8
| 677 students
Rank: #1010.
Ohlone Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Turquoise Dr.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1443
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Fairmont Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
724 Kearney St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Olinda Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5855 Olinda Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1452
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
Rank: #1313.
Hercules Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1414.
El Cerrito High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
Grades: 9-12
| 1,570 students
Rank: #1515.
Montalvin Manor Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Christine Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1405
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1616.
Shannon Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
685 Marlesta Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #1717.
Mira Vista Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6397 Hazel Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1416
Grades: K-8
| 565 students
Rank: #1818.
Pinole Valley High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1442
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Collins Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1224 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Lupine Hills Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 Lupine Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1411
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Valley View Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3416 Maywood Dr.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1455
Grades: K-6
| 257 students
Rank: #2222.
Ellerhorst Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Rank: #2323.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2829 Moyers Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
Rank: #2424.
Sheldon Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 May Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1414
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #2525.
Betty Reid Soskin Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1447
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #2626.
Murphy Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1427
Grades: K-6
| 384 students
Rank: #2727.
De Anza High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #2828.
Richmond High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 23rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,494 students
Rank: #2929.
Pinole Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Mann Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1436
Grades: 7-8
| 408 students
Rank: #3030.
Tara Hills Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1428
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #3131.
Riverside Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Amador St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1409
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #3232.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
565 Wine St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #3333.
Stewart Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 Hoke Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #3434.
Michelle Obama Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1456
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #3535.
Peres Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
719 Fifth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Grades: K-8
| 561 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Contra Costa Unified School District?
West Contra Costa Unified School District manages 54 public schools serving 26,178 students.
What is the rank of West Contra Costa Unified School District?
West Contra Costa Unified School District is ranked #94 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Contra Costa Unified School District?
54% of West Contra Costa Unified School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Contra Costa Unified School District?
West Contra Costa Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is West Contra Costa Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,297 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 54 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 26,178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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