Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dry Creek Connections Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dry Creek Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Dry Creek Connections Academy's student population of 217 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dry Creek Connections Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dry Creek Connections Academy is 0.78, 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
#1255 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dry Creek Connections Academy's ranking?
Dry Creek Connections Academy is ranked #1255 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dry Creek Connections Academy often compared to?
Dry Creek Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Creekview Ranch by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Connections Academy?
217 students attend Dry Creek Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Dry Creek Connections Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dry Creek Connections Academy?
Dry Creek Connections Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dry Creek Connections Academy offer ?
Dry Creek Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dry Creek Connections Academy part of?
Dry Creek Connections Academy is part of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District.
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