Serving 119 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 was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Dry Creek Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3456 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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 #3456 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Connections Academy?
119 students attend Dry Creek Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Dry Creek Connections Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dry Creek Connections Academy?
Dry Creek Connections Academy has a student ration of 17:1, 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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