Dry Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(916) 566-1820
Dry Creek Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dry Creek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dry Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dry Creek Elementary School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 444 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Dry Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2651 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 39% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Twin Rivers Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dry Creek Elementary School is Rio Linda High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rio Linda Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rio Linda Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Grades: 5-8 | 490 students
0.1 miles
1101 G St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-2720 0.1 5-8 490 - Rio Linda Rio Linda High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,659 student
0.2 miles
6309 Dry Creek Rd.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-2725 0.2 9-12 1,659 - North Highlands Pathways Community Day Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 16 students
1.0 miles
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715 1.0 K-8 16 - Rio Linda Valley View Charter Prep Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 488 students
1.1 miles
2453 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. A
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 866-9033 1.1 K-12 488 - Rio Linda Orchard Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 564 students
1.3 miles
1040 Q St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1930 1.3 K-8 564
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about why technical public high schools are earning attention for their unique career-training opportunities.
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Some educators and community leaders are pushing for more math and science at the high school level. Is the move really necessary and if so, how do schools get students more interested in these STEM subjects?
