Parkmead Elementary School
Parkmead Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Parkmead Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Parkmead Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools 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%)
School Overview
Parkmead Elementary School's student population of 464 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Parkmead Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Parkmead Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1093 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 63% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walnut Creek Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parkmead Elementary School is Las Lomas High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Tice Creek (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Walnut Creek Tice Creek Math: 74% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 433 students10
0.1 miles
1847 Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 746-5515 0.1 K-8 433 - Walnut Creek Las Lomas High School Math: 59% | Reading: 77%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,549 student10
0.6 miles
1460 S. Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 280-3920 0.6 9-12 1,549 - Walnut Creek Acalanes Center For Independent Study Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 24 students10
0.7 miles
1963 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3945 0.7 9-12 24 - Walnut Creek Murwood Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 379 students10
1.2 miles
2050 Vanderslice Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-2462 1.2 K-5 379 - Walnut Creek Buena Vista Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 455 students10
1.7 miles
2355 San Juan Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 944-6822 1.7 K-5 455
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