El Dorado Middle School

1750 W. St.
Concord, CA 94521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, El Dorado Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

El Dorado Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

El Dorado Middle School's student population of 810 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
810 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

El Dorado Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#3259 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Dorado Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
61%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
17%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of El Dorado Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Dorado Middle School's ranking?
El Dorado Middle School is ranked #3259 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend El Dorado Middle School?
810 students attend El Dorado Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of El Dorado Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado Middle School?
El Dorado Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Dorado Middle School offer ?
El Dorado Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is El Dorado Middle School part of?
El Dorado Middle School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   5/9/2011
This school is very nice and there are many talented students there at El Dorado Middle School.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - selen

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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