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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Valley View Middle

Mt. Diablo Unified · Contra Costa County · 181 Viking Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-1808

(925) 686-6136

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8/10
#384
Rank 384 out of 1,315
Top 29%
English Language Arts7/10 · #434 · 67th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #372 · 72nd percentile
Science8/10 · #365 · 72nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of Pleasant Hill, Valley View Middle sits in one of Contra Costa County's more settled, family-friendly communities — the kind of place where kids still bike to school and neighbors know each other's names. Ranking in the 71st percentile statewide, it's a solid middle school option with particular strength in math and science, making it a good fit for families who want a well-rounded academic foundation without the pressure-cooker intensity of some Bay Area schools. Families drawn to Pleasant Hill's suburban calm, good parks, and relatively easy access to both Walnut Creek and BART will find Valley View a natural anchor for the middle school years.

Student Demographics

777 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
261 (34%)
White
253 (33%)
Asian
82 (11%)
Multiple Races
69 (9%)
Filipino
39 (5%)
African American
25 (3%)
Other
48 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners155 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged389 (50%)
Students with Disabilities117 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

819
Enrollment
33.5
Teachers (FTE)
24.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #312 · 77th percentile

168 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found