Summary:
Zip code 94517 in Clayton, CA, is served by two high-performing public schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified district: Mt. Diablo Elementary (grades K-5) and Diablo View Middle (grades 6-8), which together educate about 1,250 students. Both schools consistently rank in the top 15% of similar schools statewide and significantly outpace average test scores for both their district and California. Mt. Diablo Elementary excels in mathematics and English, while maintaining an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.3%, less than half the state average.
Comparing the two, Diablo View Middle stands out as a top-tier school, currently ranked in the 91st percentile of all California middle schools. It shows particularly strong results in English and science, with student performance improving in the higher grades. Both schools serve a similar student population, with about one-fifth of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and both boast attendance rates well above district and state norms, indicating a stable and engaged school community.
An interesting finding is the disparity in reported per-student spending between the schools, which does not correlate with the elementary school's strong results. Parents can expect a cohesive K-8 experience where academic performance is a clear strength. The data suggests these schools are among the best in the Mt. Diablo Unified district, providing a consistently high-quality education from kindergarten through middle school.
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