Dry Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(916)566-1820
- Dry Creek Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
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 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 439 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dry Creek Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School is 0.65, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5974 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 45% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Twin Rivers Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Rio Linda Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rio Linda Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rio Linda Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Grades: 5-8 | 517 students
0.1 miles
1101 G St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916)566-2720 0.1 5-8 517 - Rio Linda Rio Linda High School Grades: 9-12 | 1676 students
0.2 miles
6309 Dry Creek Rd.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916)566-2725 0.2 9-12 1676 - North Highlands Pathways Community Day Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 17 students
1.0 miles
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916)566-2715 1.0 K-8 17 - Rio Linda Valley View Charter Prep Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 415 students
1.1 miles
2453 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. A
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916)866-9033 1.1 K-12 415 - Rio Linda Orchard Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 549 students
1.3 miles
1040 Q St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916)566-1930 1.3 K-8 549
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