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Valle Verde Elementary School vs. Walnut Acres Elementary School

Should you attend Valle Verde Elementary School or Walnut Acres Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Valle Verde Elementary School
3275 Peachwillow Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Walnut Acres Elementary School
180 Cerezo Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Valle Verde Elementary School ranks 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Walnut Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valle Verde Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walnut Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
485 students
678 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valle Verde Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Acres Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valle Verde Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Acres Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valle Verde Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Acres Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valle Verde Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Acres Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#996 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#620 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valle Verde Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walnut Acres Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 10% in CA)
72%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valle Verde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Acres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in CA)
75%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valle Verde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Acres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)
65-69%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valle Verde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Acres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valle Verde Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walnut Acres Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
105
131
Grade 1 Students
77
99
Grade 2 Students
73
123
Grade 3 Students
92
93
Grade 4 Students
61
133
Grade 5 Students
77
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valle Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walnut Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
20%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valle Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walnut Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valle Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valle Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valle Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valle Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Acres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valle Verde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Acres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valle Verde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Acres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valle Verde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Acres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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