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Walnut Heights Elementary School vs. Parkmead Elementary School

Should you attend Walnut Heights Elementary School or Parkmead Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Walnut Heights Elementary School
4064 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Parkmead Elementary School
1920 Magnolia Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Walnut Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Parkmead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walnut Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkmead Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
402 students
444 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkmead Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkmead Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkmead Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkmead Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#633 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#633 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walnut Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkmead Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in CA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkmead Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkmead Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walnut Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Parkmead Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
72
106
Grade 1 Students
68
74
Grade 2 Students
71
72
Grade 3 Students
71
62
Grade 4 Students
73
74
Grade 5 Students
47
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walnut Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Parkmead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
13%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walnut Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkmead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkmead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkmead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkmead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkmead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkmead Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkmead Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkmead Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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