Serving 99 students in grades 6-8, Mountain Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Creek Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Somerset, CA, covering approximately 231.5 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 10.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 30.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Creek Middle School's student population of 99 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
99 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Creek Middle School is 0.42, which is less 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
#5050 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2009–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Creek Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Creek Middle School is ranked #5050 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Creek Middle School?
99 students attend Mountain Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mountain Creek Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Creek Middle School?
Mountain Creek Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Creek Middle School offer ?
Mountain Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mountain Creek Middle School part of?
Mountain Creek Middle School is part of Pioneer Union School District.
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