Marsh Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(925) 513-6420
- Marsh Creek Elementary School serves 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Marsh 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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marsh Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Marsh Creek Elementary School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 678 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Marsh 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 Marsh Creek Elementary School is 0.73, 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 | #2551 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 9% | 12% |
Hispanic | 33% | 54% |
Black | 7% | 5% |
White | 37% | 23% |
Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Brentwood Union Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marsh Creek Elementary School is Freedom High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is William B. Bristow Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mary Casey Black Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakley Freedom High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,600 students
1.1 miles
1050 Neroly Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5900 1.1 9-12 2,600 - Brentwood Mary Casey Black Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 668 students
1.1 miles
480 Farmington Dr.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6430 1.1 K-5 668 - Brentwood William B. Bristow Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,165 student
1.2 miles
855 Minnesota Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6460 1.2 6-8 1,165 - Brentwood La Paloma High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 176 students
1.3 miles
400 Ghiggeri Way
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2888 1.3 9-12 176 - Brentwood Independence High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 252 students
1.4 miles
929 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2589 1.4 9-12 252
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