Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dry Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)71%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)66%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
17%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary School?
425 students attend Dry Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dry Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dry Creek Elementary School?
Dry Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dry Creek Elementary School offer ?
Dry Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dry Creek Elementary School part of?
Dry Creek Elementary School is part of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District.
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