Summary:
The 94517 zip code is home to two schools: Mt. Diablo Elementary and Diablo View Middle, both part of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Mt. Diablo Elementary stands out as an exceptional school, consistently ranking in the top 20% of California elementary schools and significantly outperforming the district and state averages on test scores. In contrast, Diablo View Middle, while still performing better than the district and state, does not demonstrate the same level of academic excellence as the elementary school.
Mt. Diablo Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% and a low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 5.19%, indicating a high-income student population. Diablo View Middle, on the other hand, has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.6% and a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 13.87%, suggesting a more economically diverse student population. The difference in student demographics between the two schools may contribute to the disparity in their academic performance.
While Diablo View Middle is still a strong performer, ranking in the top 15% of California middle schools, the data suggests a potential drop-off in student achievement as they transition from the exceptional elementary school. The relatively low student-teacher ratio at Diablo View Middle (23.5:1) compared to Mt. Diablo Elementary (32:1) may also be a factor in the middle school's slightly lower test scores, as smaller class sizes can often lead to more personalized attention and support for students.
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