Outside Creek Elementary

Outside Creek Elementary is the sole school in the Outside Creek Elementary District, serving grades K-8 in Visalia, California. With an enrollment of 130 students, the school faces several challenges, including declining test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a large percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Academically, Outside Creek Elementary struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally below the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 27.78% to 65%, compared to the state averages of 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 11.11% to 70%, compared to the state averages of 35.02% to 45.64%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.4%, which can negatively impact student learning.

Socioeconomic challenges also appear to be a factor, as the school has a high percentage of students (58.46%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. With a statewide ranking in the bottom half of California elementary schools and a 2-star rating from Outside Creek Elementary District, Outside Creek Elementary may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.