Eagle Peak Montessori

800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Top 20%
Serving 305 students in grades 1-8, Eagle Peak Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eagle Peak Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Eagle Peak Montessori's student population of 305 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
305 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Eagle Peak Montessori is 0.73, which is more 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)
(18-19)
50-54%
40%
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(18-19)
70-74%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eagle Peak Montessori and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
19%
12%
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Hispanic
19%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
41%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Eagle Peak Montessori and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eagle Peak Montessori and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Eagle Peak Montessori often compared to?
Eagle Peak Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Valle Verde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Eagle Peak Montessori?
305 students attend Eagle Peak Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Eagle Peak Montessori students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Peak Montessori?
Eagle Peak Montessori has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eagle Peak Montessori offer ?
Eagle Peak Montessori offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Eagle Peak Montessori part of?
Eagle Peak Montessori is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   10/19/2021
We love EPMS. Our child thrives in the environment of the Montessori way of learning which is not for everyone. We cannot think of a better community where our children learn and grow.
- Posted by Parent - MMM
1   2/15/2021
Eagle Peak runs by a board and a principle that don't care about their students. Unfortunately, they care about Money more! Thinking of expansion of the school is a higher priority than bringing their students back to the classroom. Don't follow county/state/federal guidance BUT they say they follow science. Montessori cared about her students in times of wars and diseases, they preach but don't practice. Not a Montessori way of teaching!
- Posted by Parent - H. S
5   3/21/2020
Amazing leadership by trained Montessori's. The beautiful thing is there is no box to fit in since Montessori is about gaining a comfort in focusing on mastery and becoming a complete child (emotionally also). My daughter has attended for two years and everyday it gets better. She has never been happier and feels confident enough to support her classmates, even if it requires standing up for herself. A wonderful place!
- Posted by Parent - JD Staley
2   12/29/2008
If your child does not fit into a box and hop at whatever an authority figure says, this is not the school for you. The principal is authoritarian in her methods, not montessori like at all. Her answer to any problem or perceived disrespect is suspension for multiple days. The children have music and art classes once a week. There is a lot of parent involvement because it is a requirement. Overall they do not follow the montessori philosophies, they just have mixed classes with montessori materials.
- Posted by Parent - jenni

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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