Moraga Elementary, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Moraga Elementary

Moraga Elementary is a small district spanning kindergarten through eighth grade, serving a prosperous and predominantly white community in Contra Costa County. The district enrolls about that size overall, with balanced representation across its elementary and middle grades. The student population is primarily white and Asian, with smaller numbers of Hispanic, multiracial, and other students. Free-or-reduced-lunch eligibility data was not available, though the community's housing context suggests a relatively affluent area.

Academic performance across the district runs solidly above the state midpoint. In English language arts, proficiency climbs from the middle grades into the upper years, reaching strong levels by eighth grade. Mathematics proficiency holds steadier across grades but sits slightly lower than ELA, with grades three through four showing relative strength. Science proficiency, tested in grades five and eight, lands in a solid range. The district sits in the top quartile among Contra Costa County's districts on an overall proficiency index. Chronic absenteeism is exceptionally low, placing the district in the top quartile countywide, a sign of strong family engagement and stable attendance patterns.

The district comprises four schools: three elementaries (Camino Pablo, Donald L. Rheem, Los Perales) and one intermediate school (Joaquin Moraga). Per-pupil spending falls in the middle to upper-middle range for the county, placing the district in a typical spending position for the region.

The community itself is affluent. Median home values are substantially above state benchmarks. Rents are high relative to income, and housing affordability by national standards is tight; a mortgage on a typical home requires a monthly payment well above average household earnings. This is a neighborhood where most families own homes and where the cost of entry is considerable. The local labor market shows low unemployment, consistent with the broader Bay Area pattern.

Two voter-approved measures shape the district's fiscal context. Measure D, a facilities bond approved in March 2024, funds school building upgrades and infrastructure repairs. Measure I, approved in June 2026, is a new ongoing parcel tax beginning July 2026 for teacher retention, counselor hiring, and academic programs, adding to existing parcel taxes already on the property rolls. These measures reflect voter commitment to schools but also signal that state funding alone is insufficient to maintain the district's current staffing and programming. Parents considering the district should factor in these tax obligations as part of the cost of living in the community.

The district offers a traditional K-8 pathway in a suburban setting. State testing data covers only the grades and subjects California tests, leaving the full breadth of curriculum and program offerings beyond the available information. A parent weighing enrollment would benefit from contacting schools directly about specific programs, class sizes, and school cultures at each site.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,775

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 11%

Black 1%

White 48%

Asian 18%

Two+ 21%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

65%

—

Gr 3

—

75%

Gr 4

85%

81%

Gr 5

—

83%

Gr 6

62%

81%

Gr 7

47%

87%

Gr 8

67%

87%

Math

Gr ALL

52%

—

Gr 3

—

78%

Gr 4

71%

83%

Gr 5

—

77%

Gr 6

47%

75%

Gr 7

33%

74%

Gr 8

58%

75%

Science

Gr 5

—

71%

Gr 8

47%

74%

Gr HS

43%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Camino Pablo Elementary

Donald L. Rheem Elementary

Joaquin Moraga Intermediate

Los Perales Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

78%

Grade 3

82%

Grade 4

74%

Grade 5

73%

Grade 6

71%

Grade 7

74%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

76%

Grade 3

81%

Grade 4

81%

Grade 5

80%

Grade 6

84%

Grade 7

85%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

70%

Grade 5

72%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

85%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.66M

Year-over-year change-1.0%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1.4M to $2.0M

vs. state typical2.14x

vs. national typical4.52x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94556	Moraga	$1.7M	-0.9%	95.7%
94583	San Ramon	$1.4M	-6.9%	1.6%
94563	Orinda	$2.0M	-0.7%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,717/mo

Year-over-year change+3.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,816 to $5,300/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94556	Moraga	$3,731	—	95.7%
94583	San Ramon	$2,816	+3.4%	1.6%
94563	Orinda	$5,300	—	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$8,397/mo

Home price / national median income19.9x

Annual rent / national median income53.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$4,681/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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