Crescent Elk Middle School serves 494 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crescent Elk Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Crescent Elk Middle School's student population of 494 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
494 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Crescent Elk Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
24%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
33%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
16%
n/a
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
24%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
47%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crescent Elk Middle School's ranking?

Crescent Elk Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Crescent Elk Middle School?

494 students attend Crescent Elk Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Crescent Elk Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Crescent Elk Middle School?

Crescent Elk Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Crescent Elk Middle School offer ?

Crescent Elk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Crescent Elk Middle School part of?

Crescent Elk Middle School is part of Del Norte County Unified School District.

School Calendar

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SPRING BREAK
March 27, 2023 (Monday)

School Reviews

2   5/27/2019
It`s very filthy, and almost nothing is done about bullying. Many of the events the school pushes out are either last minute, or horribly executed. They sometimes brag about their statistics while ignoring their issues, and the administration is not very open to opinion. In sixth grade I wrote them two full size essays that year about their policies, and they didn`t even bother to read it.It`s obviously better than big city schools, but it`s definitely one of the worst in the Del Norte community. Can`t wait for high school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - poofle (iM nOt gIvinG mY NamE)
3   3/23/2019
Hi. I''m an 8th grade girl at Crescent Elk. And honestly..this school is just fine. I love most of the teachers, we have fun school events on occasion, and the school is (unless your an idiot and decide to pick fights with people) very safe. That does not mean i''d necessarily recommend it, though. The thing that can make this school hell for some people is the amount of horrible students here. People who do nothing but be obnoxious, talk back to teachers, and bully people. I''m sure most middle schools are like that, (since its, y''know, MIDDLE SCHOOL) but we sort of have an epidemic. (what I do appreciate is that the principal has recently been making an effort to get these people out of our school, which I do appreciate, but it doesn''t mean it isn''t still a problem) That''s not to say there aren''t a ton of great students as well, but if you send your kids here, they''re probably gonna get bullied. It''s an nice school otherwise. Send your kids here if they have a thick skin.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - "Jalen" (not giving my name)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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