Serving 959 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bautista Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 959 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bautista Creek Elementary serves the northwest part of Hemet, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bautista Creek Elementary School's student population of 959 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
959 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bautista Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bautista Creek Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7121 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bc Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bautista Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Bautista Creek Elementary School is ranked #7121 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bautista Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bautista Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cawston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bautista Creek Elementary School?
959 students attend Bautista Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bautista Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bautista Creek Elementary School?
Bautista Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bautista Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bautista Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bautista Creek Elementary School part of?
Bautista Creek Elementary School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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