Moraga School District

What Moraga School District does

The Moraga School District is a public TK-8 unified school district serving approximately 1,800-1,823 students across four schools within the town of Moraga in Contra Costa County, California: Camino Pablo Elementary, Donald Rheem School, Los Perales Elementary, and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate. The district employs 287 staff, including 127 teachers and 160 classified personnel, operating under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Julie Parks. Students are educated free of charge as part of California's compulsory public education framework, with no tuition revenue.

The district's core operations run on a standard education technology stack comprising Aeries Student Information System (SIS), Google Workspace for classroom and staff productivity, Clever single sign-on, Parent Square for family communications, EZChild Track for childcare program management, TITAN/LINQConnect for food services point-of-sale, Nutrislice for menu publishing, Red Rover for substitute teacher coordination, Safe Schools for compliance training, and Benefit Bridge for HR/benefits administration. First Student provides student transportation under the Lamorinda School Bus Program JPA, a joint powers authority shared with Lafayette and Orinda school districts.

As a public agency, the district is funded through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) — characterized as the lowest-funded LCFF district in Contra Costa County — supplemented by federal Title funding, California state categorical programs, and a layered local revenue overlay comprising three parcel taxes (Measure K at $325/parcel since 2004; Measure M at $192/parcel, CPI-indexed up to 3%; Measure I at $295/parcel, approved June 2026, generating ~$1.712M annually) and the $52 million Measure D general obligation bond approved in March 2024. Auxiliary revenue is generated through childcare programs, before/after-school extended care, and facility rentals. The district also operates a universal free meals program via a Sodexo food services contract under California's Food for Kids initiative.

Name

Moraga School District

Legal name

Moraga School District

Website

https://moraga.k12.ca.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Public TK-8 school district serving approximately 1,800 students across four schools in Moraga, California, funded primarily through California's Local Control Funding Formula and layered local parcel taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary school services
• Middle school programs
• Before after school care
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moraga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: California state funding based on Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) allocation. MSD receives some of the lowest state funding levels in California despite being in the Bay Area.
2. Federal Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I, special education, and nutrition programs. Funding is described as unreliable and insufficient.
3. Parcel Taxes (Measures K, M, and I): Local parcel tax revenue: Measure K ($325/parcel, approved 2004), Measure M ($192/parcel adjusted annually by CPI up to 3%), and Measure I ($295/parcel, approved June 2026). These provide locally controlled funding for teacher retention and academic programs.
4. Bond Measure D: $52 million bond initiative approved March 2024 for facility upgrades including STEM classrooms, safety improvements, and infrastructure modernization. Funds restricted to capital improvements only.
5. Childcare Services Fees: Before and after school childcare programs at each elementary school. Fees calculated at $8.00/hour with $50 annual registration per child. Revenue supports childcare operations and staffing.
6. Facility Rental: Community use of district facilities including fields, gyms, and meeting spaces. Rental fees based on facility use rate schedule, with partnerships with community organizations including the Town of Moraga.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Moraga School District provides free public education for approximately 1,800-1,823 students in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade across four school sites in Moraga, California. Core offerings include standards-aligned academic programs (Common Core, NGSS), before/after school childcare clubs, universal free meals through the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, Special Education/IEP services, music instruction, and supplemental programs in service learning, world language, and digital citizenship. Enrollment is free for in-district students, with before/after school childcare priced at $8.00/hour and a $50 annual registration fee per child.

Product overview

Moraga School District operates as a unified TK-8 public school district providing educational services through four school sites: Camino Pablo Elementary, Donald Rheem Elementary, Los Perales Elementary, and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate. The district offers a core academic program aligned with California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, supplemented by Childcare Clubs for before/after school care, Food & Nutrition Services providing universal free meals, Special Education programs, Music education, and Digital Citizenship resources. Parents access district services through the Aeries Parent Portal platform which integrates with various third-party systems including Clever SSO, Parent Square communications, EZChild Track childcare registration, and LINQ Connect meal benefits. The district's educational services are supported by technology infrastructure including MSD Staff Help Desk and Student Technical Support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-8 Academic Programs Core free public education program spanning Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, delivered across four school sites (Camino Pablo Elementary, Donald Rheem Elementary, Los Perales Elementary, and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School), aligned with California Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
• Childcare Clubs (Before/After School Care) Before and after school care programs priced at $8.00/hour with $50 annual registration, offering enrichment activities, homework support, and social-emotional development for TK-5 students, available at each elementary school site.
• Food & Nutrition Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 67.4% voter approval for Measure D bond ($52 million)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• First StudentminorOthers · 1 January 2025First Student bus company provides school bus transportation services for the Lamorinda School Bus Program. Drivers must pass Department of Justice background checks and alcohol/drug testing. Located at 2368 Bates Ave., Concord, CA 94520. Contracted transportation service for student busing.
• Lamorinda School Bus ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint Powers Authority (JPA) comprised of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda school districts and city governments. Provides daily school bus service to over 1,100 students in the Lamorinda area. Purpose is to reduce traffic congestion and provide safe, reliable transportation. Located at 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #255, Lafayette, CA 94549.
• Town of MoragaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict partners with the Town of Moraga to make facilities available for community use throughout the year. Joint use of recreational facilities and community spaces.
• Moraga Education Foundation (MEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting MSD schools through fundraising for programs, equipment, and educational initiatives. Parents directed to MEF website for donations during annual enrollment confirmation process. Core community partner for supplementing district funding.
• National PTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent Teacher Association organizations at each school (Joaquin Moraga PTA, Camino Pablo PTA, Los Perales PTA, Donald Rheem PTA). Affiliated with National PTA which advocates for children's education, health, and welfare. Schools have dedicated PTA websites for communications and member engagement.
• SodexominorOthersSodexo provides food services management for the district's nutrition programs. District participates in National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs providing free meals to all students. Sodexo supports meal preparation and service operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lafayette School District: Neighboring public TK-8 school district in Lafayette, California, serving a similar affluent Bay Area community. Directly comparable in size, funding structure, and operational model, and a partner in the Lamorinda School Bus Program JPA.
• Orinda Union School District: Adjacent public TK-8 school district in Orinda, California, sharing the same Lamorinda community profile and funding dynamics. Direct peer for benchmarking parcel tax outcomes, academic performance, and Bay Area cost-of-living operational pressures.
• Piedmont Unified School District: Small, high-performing public K-12 district in Piedmont, California, with similar community-funded, reputation-driven enrollment model. Comparable in leveraging local parcel taxes to offset low state funding for an affluent Bay Area community.
• Acalanes Union High School District: Public high school district serving the same Lamorinda feeder communities (Moraga, Lafayette, Orinda, parts of Walnut Creek). Comparable in scale and demographic profile, and the natural downstream destination for MSD graduates.
• Walnut Creek School District: Nearby public TK-8 school district in Walnut Creek, California, within Contra Costa County. Similar district size, funding structure, and Bay Area operating environment, providing a useful operational benchmark for MSD.

Others

• Moraga Education Foundation: Nonprofit foundation supporting MSD schools through fundraising for programs and equipment. Direct community partner in supplementing district funding, comparable to similar PTAs and education foundations across California.
• Aeries Software (Eagle Software): Provider of the Aeries Student Information System used by MSD for enrollment, gradebook, and parent portal. A key technology vendor enabling MSD's operational backbone and a useful peer for understanding the district's technology spend profile.

Broad incumbents

• Pleasanton Unified School District: Larger K-12 unified school district in the East Bay with a similar high-performing suburban profile. Comparable in community demographics and academic performance expectations, though broader in scope than MSD's TK-8 focus.
• Mount Diablo Unified School District: Largest K-12 district in Contra Costa County, headquartered in Concord. Provides regional operational context and contrasts with MSD's smaller, community-funded model.
• San Ramon Valley Unified School District: Larger adjacent K-12 unified school district serving Danville, San Ramon, and Alamo. Comparable in community profile but serves a broader grade range and larger population, providing a regional benchmark for unified-district scale operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/moragaschooldistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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