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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

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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