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Mt. Diablo Unified

California · Public School District
52
Schools
28,921
Students
$15,266
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
37.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
90.6%
Graduation Rate
+4.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mt. Diablo Unified is a public school district in California serving 28,921 students across 52 schools. It includes 32 elementary, 9 middle, 10 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 90.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,266 is near the national average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (52)
Elementary Schools32 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ayers ElementaryKG–05377
Bancroft ElementaryKG–05675
Bel Air ElementaryKG–05360
Cambridge ElementaryKG–05476
Delta View ElementaryKG–05591
Eagle Peak MontessoriCharter01–08293
El Monte ElementaryKG–05425
Fair Oaks ElementaryKG–05317
Gregory Gardens ElementaryKG–05358
Hidden Valley ElementaryKG–05809
Highlands ElementaryKG–05492
Holbrook Language AcademyKG–08425
MDUSD PreschoolsKG–KG40
Meadow Homes ElementaryKG–05748
Monte Gardens ElementaryKG–05539
Mountain View ElementaryKG–05216
Mt. Diablo ElementaryKG–05693
Pleasant Hill ElementaryKG–05614
Rio Vista ElementaryKG–05446
Sequoia ElementaryKG–05593
Shore Acres ElementaryKG–05409
Silverwood ElementaryKG–05515
Strandwood ElementaryKG–05578
Sun Terrace ElementaryKG–05364
Sunrise (Special Education)KG–0821
Valhalla ElementaryKG–05631
Valle Verde ElementaryKG–05467
Walnut Acres ElementaryKG–05638
Westwood ElementaryKG–05245
Woodside ElementaryKG–05278
Wren Avenue ElementaryKG–05337
Ygnacio Valley ElementaryKG–05403
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Diablo View Middle06–08512
El Dorado Middle06–08832
Foothill Middle06–08876
Oak Grove Middle06–08720
Pine Hollow Middle06–08589
Pleasant Hill Middle06–08700
Riverview Middle06–08766
Sequoia Middle06–08856
Valley View Middle06–08777
High Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
College Park High09–121,956
Concord High09–121,167
Crossroads High07–1216
Diablo Community Day07–120
Glenbrook Academy06–1215
Mt. Diablo High09–121,498
Northgate High09–121,507
Olympic Continuation High09–12254
Prospect High (Continuation)09–1266
Ygnacio Valley High09–121,172
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Horizons School: Independent StudyKG–12269
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,266Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
47%
State
43.9%
Local (property tax)
46.6%
Federal
9.4%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
52
Schools
28,921
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.6%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.6% graduation rate — 4.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 52 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Mt. Diablo Unified has 52 public schools, serving a total of 28,921 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mt. Diablo Unified?
The graduation rate is 90.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mt. Diablo Unified spend per student?
Mt. Diablo Unified spends $15,266 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mt. Diablo Unified?
38% of students in Mt. Diablo Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Yes — 1 of the 52 schools in Mt. Diablo Unified is a charter school.
What grade levels does Mt. Diablo Unified serve?
Mt. Diablo Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mt. Diablo Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mt. Diablo Unified is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.