Walnut Creek Intermediate

Summary:

Walnut Creek Intermediate is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Walnut Creek, California, with 985 students. It is part of the Walnut Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked 117 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Walnut Creek Intermediate consistently outperforms the state and its local district on standardized tests, with 69.88% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 59.78% in Mathematics, compared to 47.04% and 35.54% for the state, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking 14th out of 626 California middle schools for African American students and 113th out of 1,477 for English Language Learners, both with 5-star ratings. However, its performance for Asian and multi-racial students is relatively lower, with 2-4 star ratings in recent years.

While Walnut Creek Intermediate has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, the school has seen a steady increase in this metric, from 4.8% in 2018-2019 to 13.0% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 21.8 to 23.2 over the past few years, which is higher than some nearby schools like M.H. Stanley Middle (18.6) and Foothill Middle (25.6).


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2425 Walnut Blvd.
       Walnut Creek, CA  94597-3836


(925) 944-6840

District: Walnut Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,785 Help


Students who attend Walnut Creek Intermediate usually attend:

High:    Las Lomas High

Feeder schools for Walnut Creek Intermediate:

Elementary:    Buena Vista Elementary
    Indian Valley Elementary
    Murwood Elementary
    Parkmead Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  985

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.1%
Asian:
17.9%
Hispanic:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks better than 90.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Walnut Creek Intermediate is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.1%), Asian (17.9%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Intermediate is 22.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Creek Intermediate is $5,785.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walnut Creek Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Creek Intermediate 271st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Walnut Creek Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Walnut Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Creek Elementary 117th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walnut Creek Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.57 93rd 1769 94.7%
2005 91.62 95th 1777 94.7%
2006 93.26 64th 1804 96.5%
2007 94.02 51st 1999 97.4%
2008 92.46 65th 2005 96.8%
2009 90.81 91st 2063 95.6%
2010 92.25 55th 2179 97.5%
2011 90.39 83rd 2236 96.3%
2012 91.82 48th 2259 97.9%
2013 90.60 74th 2379 96.9%
2015 89.75 227th 2477 90.8%
2016 88.87 256th 2497 89.7%
2017 91.89 199th 2508 92.1%
2018 91.10 214th 2480 91.4%
2019 89.68 273rd 2715 89.9%
2022 89.19 290th 2740 89.4%
2023 85.97 356th 2802 87.3%
2024 90.22 271st 2777 90.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.45 137th 462 70.3%
2019 78.82 96th 554 82.7%
2022 71.00 184th 665 72.3%
2023 70.44 201st 678 70.4%
2024 64.80 249th 699 64.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.13 98th 1364 92.8%
2019 85.24 100th 1442 93.1%
2022 81.14 104th 1540 93.2%
2023 70.45 172nd 1529 88.8%
2024 76.33 113th 1477 92.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.85 324th 1538 78.9%
2024 84.18 136th 1550 91.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.06 298th 2230 86.6%
2019 68.37 532nd 2369 77.5%
2022 61.13 714th 2458 71.0%
2023 63.10 675th 2549 73.5%
2024 67.47 586th 2575 77.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.27 232nd 2262 89.7%
2019 89.25 244th 2380 89.7%
2022 88.55 263rd 2509 89.5%
2023 86.99 298th 2547 88.3%
2024 90.75 225th 2546 91.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.21 153rd 1369 88.8%
2019 74.37 240th 1491 83.9%
2022 69.35 282nd 1531 81.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.25 198th 2273 91.3%
2019 88.27 277th 2407 88.5%
2022 87.83 300th 2527 88.1%
2023 81.90 398th 2558 84.4%
2024 86.85 312th 2547 87.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.56 261st 700 62.7%
2019 62.41 324th 745 56.5%
2022 56.28 381st 733 48.0%
2023 47.92 438th 718 39.0%
2024 55.54 387th 741 47.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.17 152nd 637 76.1%
2023 72.60 117th 614 80.9%
2024 97.34 14th 626 97.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.56 191st 2072 90.8%
2019 83.32 242nd 2213 89.1%
2022 81.00 284th 2359 88.0%
2023 81.84 279th 2391 88.3%
2024 82.42 274th 2383 88.5%
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Rank History for White students at Walnut Creek Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.73 285th 1496 80.9%
2019 74.87 358th 1602 77.7%
2022 76.51 305th 1555 80.4%
2023 70.91 407th 1552 73.8%
2024 80.28 230th 1535 85.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Walnut Creek Intermediate Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Walnut Creek Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 606 10 112 31 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1989 639 9 114 37 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1990 702 16 63 40 2 n/a n/a 0 823
1991 663 13 113 36 1 n/a n/a 0 826
1992 758 10 65 40 4 n/a n/a 0 877
1993 763 15 72 57 2 n/a n/a 0 909
1994 753 22 91 61 1 n/a n/a 0 928
1995 931 13 54 58 3 n/a n/a 0 1059
1996 931 13 54 58 3 n/a n/a 0 1059
1997 960 16 58 66 1 n/a n/a 0 1101
1998 910 17 67 82 5 n/a n/a 0 1081
1999 914 14 90 90 7 n/a n/a 1 1116
2000 921 7 117 89 8 n/a n/a 0 1142
2001 903 18 129 91 12 n/a n/a 10 1163
2002 934 30 138 92 12 n/a n/a 9 1215
2003 934 30 138 92 12 n/a n/a 9 1215
2004 936 27 152 103 11 n/a n/a 25 1254
2005 904 24 143 114 6 n/a n/a 45 1236
2006 821 31 143 107 4 n/a n/a 48 1154
2007 806 35 145 116 4 n/a n/a 42 1148
2008 767 39 159 102 4 n/a n/a 0 1071
2009 780 33 154 104 4 5 65 0 1145
2010 787 36 155 122 3 4 6 0 1113
2011 788 29 172 116 6 6 20 0 1137
2012 784 43 173 115 11 8 23 0 1157
2013 761 34 200 145 9 6 17 0 1172
2014 748 43 203 158 7 8 23 0 1190
2015 776 41 210 163 2 4 23 0 1219
2016 748 35 207 163 2 6 45 0 1206
2017 696 29 194 161 0 2 60 0 1142
2018 612 31 179 162 0 2 77 0 1063
2019 591 29 189 158 4 1 77 0 1049
2020 592 35 172 162 4 2 84 0 1051
2021 555 32 173 161 3 4 89 0 1017
2022 506 39 167 157 1 5 108 2 985
2023 503 35 176 158 1 3 108 1 985

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walnut Creek Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 759 33.6 22.5 n/a
1989 799 36.0 22.1 n/a
1990 823 34.8 23.6 n/a
1991 826 37.9 21.7 n/a
1992 877 38.5 22.7 4.8
1993 909 37.6 24.2 6.4
1994 928 40.5 22.9 6.7
1995 1059 44.6 23.7 9.3
1996 1059 44.6 23.7 9.3
1997 1101 46.1 23.9 9
1998 1081 46.6 23.2 9.3
1999 1116 47.3 23.6 7.7
2000 1142 48.0 23.8 6.1
2001 1163 50.0 23.3 7
2002 1215 56.4 21.5 6.9
2003 1215 56.4 21.5 6.9
2004 1254 53.6 23.4 7.2
2005 1236 57.0 21.7 6.7
2006 1154 55.3 20.9 6.9
2007 1148 51.4 22.3 6.7
2008 1071 56.9 18.8 7.5
2009 1145 47.7 21.3 10
2010 1113 46.9 23.7 11.4
2011 1137 n/a n/a 10.9
2012 1157 46.0 25.1 n/a
2013 1172 45.2 25.8 10.2
2014 1190 47.4 25.0 11.4
2015 1219 49.0 24.8 12.8
2016 1206 46.0 26.2 10.8
2017 1142 46.6 24.4 10.2
2018 1063 44.7 23.7 14.9
2019 1049 46.2 22.6 12.9
2020 1051 n/a n/a 13.9
2021 1017 43.7 23.2 13.4
2022 985 45.0 21.8 13.3
2023 985 42.8 22.9 12.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walnut Creek Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 759 33.6 22.5 n/a
1989 799 36.0 22.1 n/a
1990 823 34.8 23.6 n/a
1991 826 37.9 21.7 n/a
1992 877 38.5 22.7 4.8
1993 909 37.6 24.2 6.4
1994 928 40.5 22.9 6.7
1995 1059 44.6 23.7 9.3
1996 1059 44.6 23.7 9.3
1997 1101 46.1 23.9 9
1998 1081 46.6 23.2 9.3
1999 1116 47.3 23.6 7.7
2000 1142 48.0 23.8 6.1
2001 1163 50.0 23.3 7
2002 1215 56.4 21.5 6.9
2003 1215 56.4 21.5 6.9
2004 1254 53.6 23.4 7.2
2005 1236 57.0 21.7 6.7
2006 1154 55.3 20.9 6.9
2007 1148 51.4 22.3 6.7
2008 1071 56.9 18.8 7.5
2009 1145 47.7 21.3 10
2010 1113 46.9 23.7 11.4
2011 1137 n/a n/a 10.9
2012 1157 46.0 25.1 n/a
2013 1172 45.2 25.8 10.2
2014 1190 47.4 25.0 11.4
2015 1219 49.0 24.8 12.8
2016 1206 46.0 26.2 10.8
2017 1142 46.6 24.4 10.2
2018 1063 44.7 23.7 14.9
2019 1049 46.2 22.6 12.9
2020 1051 n/a n/a 13.9
2021 1017 43.7 23.2 13.4
2022 985 45.0 21.8 13.3
2023 985 42.8 22.9 12.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walnut Creek Intermediate

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,785

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Creek Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 356th of 2802 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Intermediate)69.970.9
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)70.868.8
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Intermediate)63.259.7
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)64.559.4
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Intermediate)74.268.6
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)74.669.4
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Intermediate)7057.2
 12.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)70.159.3
 10.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Intermediate)67.859.5
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)70.562.3
 8.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Intermediate)65.554.7
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)68.355.8
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Walnut Creek Intermediate)5036.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Walnut Creek Elementary)53.538.6
 14.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1049985
 6.1%
African American2935
 20.7%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian189176
 6.9%
Hispanic158158
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White591503
 14.9%
Two or More Races77108
 40.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.9%12.9%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Creek Intermediate

Yes. Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks in the top 9.8% of California middle schools.

Students who attend Walnut Creek Intermediate usually go on to attend Las Lomas High

Students at Walnut Creek Intermediate are 51% White, 18% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 985 students attended Walnut Creek Intermediate.


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