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The 3 bedroom communities of Lafayette , Moraga and Orinda are commonly referred to as “Lamorinda”.  

Map of Lamorinda (Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda)
Map of Lamorinda
Lamorinda is conveniently located between the Oakland Hills and Walnut Creek.  Orinda is the first city you will reach after traveling through the Caldecott Tunnel on highway 24.  Lafayette is just past Orinda on highway 24 and borders Walnut Creek.  Moraga is tucked between Orinda and Lafayette with no direct freeway access.

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
Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Lamorinda Weekly

 

Community Highlights 

Orinda K-8 Schools Score Highest API for 2006

Highest 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
SchoolAPI ScoreClass Size
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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Acalanes Union High School District Ranked #1  in 2007 California API Index

Message 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
(925) 280-3900 x6602
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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 DistrictAPI Score
1 Los Gatos-Saratoga (Los Gatos)
884
2
Acalanes
869
3
San Dieguito (Encinitas)
853
4
Fremont (Sunnyvale)
845
5
Tamalpais (Marin County)
816

 

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

 
 
 

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