Serving 1,326 students in grades 6-8, Day Creek Intermediate ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Day Creek Intermediate serves the northwest area of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, encompassing approximately 12 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Day Creek Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Day Creek Intermediate's student population of 1,326 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,326 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Day Creek Intermediate ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Day Creek Intermediate is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#433 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
37%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Coyote
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Day Creek Intermediate's ranking?
Day Creek Intermediate is ranked #433 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Day Creek Intermediate often compared to?
Day Creek Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Etiwanda Intermediate, Summit Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Day Creek Intermediate?
1,326 students attend Day Creek Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Day Creek Intermediate students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Day Creek Intermediate?
Day Creek Intermediate has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Day Creek Intermediate offer ?
Day Creek Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Day Creek Intermediate part of?
Day Creek Intermediate is part of Etiwanda Elementary School District.
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