Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle College High | West Contra Costa Unified | 09–12 | 294 | 68 | A |
| Dover Elementary | West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 524 | 63 | A |
| Tara Hills Elementary | West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 360 | 58 | A |
| Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy | West Contra Costa Unified | KG–12 | 465 | 54 | A |
| Edward M. Downer Elementary | West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 472 | 46 | A |
| Montalvin Manor Elementary | West Contra Costa Unified | KG–08 | 500 | 46 | A |
| Lake Elementary | West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 379 | 44 | A |
| Bayview Elementary | West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 367 | 38 | A |
| Helms Middle | West Contra Costa Unified | 07–08 | 647 | 5 | A |