Serving 125 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Outside Creek Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Outside Creek Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Visalia school district, encompassing approximately 15.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Outside Creek Elementary School's student population of 125 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Outside Creek Elementary 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 Outside Creek Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#4840 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
White
20%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Outside Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Outside Creek Elementary School is ranked #4840 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Outside Creek Elementary School?
125 students attend Outside Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Outside Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Outside Creek Elementary School?
Outside Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Outside Creek Elementary School offer ?
Outside Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Outside Creek Elementary School part of?
Outside Creek Elementary School is part of Outside Creek Elementary School District.
School Reviews
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