Valle Verde Elementary School

3275 Peachwillow Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 464 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 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valle Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Valle Verde Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
464 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Valle Verde Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valle Verde Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#996 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valle Verde Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valle Verde 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 2021-22 school year data.
69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valle Verde 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 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valle Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Valle Verde Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Valle Verde Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
14%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valle Verde Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valle Verde Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
30%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Valle Verde Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
45%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Valle Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valle Verde Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Valle Verde Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valle Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valle Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valle Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Valle Verde Elementary School is ranked #996 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valle Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Valle Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Peak Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valle Verde Elementary School?
464 students attend Valle Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Valle Verde Elementary School students are Two or more races, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valle Verde Elementary School?
Valle Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valle Verde Elementary School offer ?
Valle Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valle Verde Elementary School part of?
Valle Verde Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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