Mt. Diablo Unified

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District in California encompasses 51 schools, including 32 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, resources, and student demographics across the district, with some schools consistently outperforming others.

Among the standout schools are Walnut Acres Elementary, which ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and Northgate High, one of the top-performing high schools in the district and the state. Other high-achieving schools include Foothill Middle and Diablo View Middle. In contrast, the district's alternative and continuation high schools, such as Olympic Continuation High and Prospect High, face significant challenges, with very low test scores, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism.

The data also suggests a strong correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility, and its academic outcomes. Schools with higher poverty levels tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address these disparities and ensure all students in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District have access to a high-quality education.