The 3 bedroom communities of Lafayette , Moraga and Orinda are commonly referred to as “Lamorinda”.  Map of Lamorinda
Lamorinda is a wonderful place to live with:
- Excellent Schools with Devoted Teachers and Involved Parents
- Short Commute to Oakland, San Francisco, Walnut Creek
- Pleasant Weather Year Round
- Low Crime
- Beautiful Setting with Rolling Hills and Open Space
- Plethora of Parks and Trails
- Small Town Community Feel
Lamorinda Real Estate can be pricey for the above reasons but it has also historically been a great investment. Buyers often make the move from San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley for the schools, the community feel, warmer summers and to have a backyard. Buyers often move from Walnut Creek and further east for commute proximity, schools and milder summer weather. Join many young families who move from San Francisco, East Bay, South Bay and Marin seeking a great community to raise their families and best public schools for their kids. Have the Lamorinda life style today. City of Lafayette Official Website
City of Orinda Official Website
Town of Moraga Official Website
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Community Highlights Acalanes Union High School District Ranked #1 in 2008 California API Index (2 years in a row!)
Message From AUHSD Superintendent September 4, 2008  I am very pleased to report that the Acalanes Union High School District continues to rank as the highest performing California high school district based on the 2008 Academic Performance Index (API) released by the California Department of Education (CDE) this morning, September 4.
As a result of ongoing academic efforts focused on student achievement throughout our schools, the district posted an API of 886, a 4 point increase from 2007. (Note: The CDE considers a score of 800 as exemplary.)
Since our strategic plan is based on continuous improvement, I am thrilled that the district API increased for the fourth consecutive year. While the API is an important number and will receive a great deal of media play, I am most pleased by continuous improvement, which our students have demonstrated.
The API scores for the past two years for each school are listed in the table below. 1 While serving an important role in our educational community, the CIS results reflect the performance of only 15 students. Consequentially, the CIS results may be subject to significant year-to-year statistical fluctuations.
Thank you to our motivated students, dedicated educators and support staff, and supportive parents and community for their ongoing efforts which result in outstanding API scores. For additional information on API scores, see California Department of Education website. Jim Negri, Superintendent (925) 280-3900 x6602
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Acalanes Union High School District Ranked #1 in 2007 California API IndexMessage From AUHSD Superintendent
Based on the 2006 California Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR) results released today, AUHSD ranks as the highest scoring high school district in the state with an Academic Performance Index (API) of 882, up from 869 in 2006.
These scores strongly indicate that the continuous improvement efforts and commitment of our teachers, support staff, administrators, and community do make a difference in student learning and achievement. Our staff carefully analyzes all of the assessment data to identify areas for future growth. While we are successful, we must continually focus on making certain that all students meet our academic standards.
All AUHSD schools demonstrated academic growth on this state-mandated measurement. Miramonte High School joins Campolindo High School in the select group of high schools scoring above the 900 mark on the API. A score of 800 is considered exemplary on the state's 1,000-point scale. Acalanes, Las Lomas, and Del Oro High Schools also demonstrated impressive gains.
Thank you to our generous commmunity for your support and congratulations to our teachers, students and staff. I look forward to working with you as the District continues the important work of improving and enhancing its instructional program.
AUHSD Academic Performance Index (API) Six Year Growth Comparison Jim Negri, Superintendent
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Acalanes Union High School District Ranked #2 in 2006 California API Index Acalanes Union HS District which is comprised of Miramonte High School in Orinda, Campalindo High School in Moraga, Acalanes High School in Lafayette and Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, ranked #2 in the California State District Academic Perfomance Index (API) score for 2006 out of 88 districts! | State Rank | High School District | API Score |
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| 1 | Los Gatos-Saratoga (Los Gatos)
| 884 | 2
| Acalanes
| 869
| 3
| San Dieguito (Encinitas)
| 853
| 4
| Fremont (Sunnyvale)
| 845
| 5
| Tamalpais (Marin County)
| 816
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About API Index
An API of 800 is considered exemplary. All four high schools of the Acalanes Union HS District rank in the top 25 large comprehensive high schools in California. The API reflects the results of the California Standards Tests for math, English, social science and science and the California High School Exit Exam. The index ranges from 200 to 1,000. Higher API scores indicate higher overall academic performance. More information on testing and assessment results, go to www.cde.ca.gov. Learn More About Acalanes Union High School District Orinda K-8 Schools Score Highest API for 2006Highest API for Elementary School Districts in California Recently published results from the 2006 California Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR) ranked OUSD as the highest scoring K-8 district with an Academic Performance Index (API) ranking of 962 -- up from 948 in 2005. This increase in score moves Orinda schools from one of the three top districts to the highest scoring in the state - tied with Hillsborough. Orinda Unified School District | School | API | Score | Class Size |
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| Sleepy Hollow Elementary School | 982 | 10 | 26 | | Del Rey Elementary School | 973 | 10 | 25 | | Glorietta Elementary School | 962 | 10 | 25 | | Wagner Ranch Elementary School | 952 | 10 | 25 | Orinda Intermediate
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