Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morning Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Morning Creek Elementary serves the southern part of San Diego, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school and an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest students reside about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morning Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Morning Creek Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morning Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morning Creek Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#725 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Colts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morning Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Morning Creek Elementary School is ranked #725 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Morning Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Morning Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Torrey Hills, Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Morning Creek Elementary School?
531 students attend Morning Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Morning Creek Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morning Creek Elementary School?
Morning Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Morning Creek Elementary School offer ?
Morning Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Morning Creek Elementary School part of?
Morning Creek Elementary School is part of Poway Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Morning Creek Elementary School located?
Morning Creek Elementary School is located in the Sabre Springs neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sabre Springs.
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