Mt. Diablo Elementary School

5880 Mt. Zion Dr.
Clayton, CA 94517
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Mt. Diablo Elementary School serves 743 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mt. Diablo Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt. Diablo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Mt. Diablo Elementary School's student population of 743 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
743 students
This chart display total students of Mt. Diablo Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Mt. Diablo Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Mt. Diablo Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Mt. Diablo Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Mt. Diablo Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mt. Diablo Elementary School is 0.64, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Mt. Diablo Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt. Diablo Elementary 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt. Diablo Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
54%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mt. Diablo Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt. Diablo Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Diablo Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Mt. Diablo Elementary School?
743 students attend Mt. Diablo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mt. Diablo Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Diablo Elementary School?
Mt. Diablo Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mt. Diablo Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Diablo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt. Diablo Elementary School part of?
Mt. Diablo Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

School Reviews

Review Mt. Diablo Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

A Story of Overcoming Common Reading Difficulties
A Story of Overcoming Common Reading Difficulties
Follow the story of Sarah, a fictional character who overcame common reading difficulties with the help of the three cueing system. This blog post explores the advantages and disadvantages of the three cueing system and provides strategies for implementing it effectively.
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Many states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.
Standardized Tests
Standardized Tests
Standardized tests have a long history in American K-12 education. We examine what standardized tests evaluate and more.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links