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Mountain Creek Middle

Summary:

Mountain Creek Middle is a public middle school located in Somerset, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 81 students. It is part of the Pioneer Union District, which is ranked 938 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data suggests that Mountain Creek Middle faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 19.0% in 2017-2018 to 43.8% in 2021-2022, notably higher than the state average of 27.02% in 2020-2021. The school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages, with only 25% of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics for End of Course in 2023-2024, compared to 35.54% statewide. Additionally, Mountain Creek Middle has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.13% to 57.47% over the past few years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Pleasant Grove Middle, which is 17.85 miles away, Mountain Creek Middle generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. The school's ranking has also declined from a high of 384 out of 894 California middle schools in 2020-2021 to 1271 out of 2777 in 2023-2024, and its performance on subgroup metrics, such as for female students and white students, is also concerning, with the white student subgroup ranking in the bottom 20% of California middle schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
       Somerset, CA  95684-0690

(530) 620-4393

District: Pioneer Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
1271st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,702 Help


Students who attend Mountain Creek Middle usually attend:

High:    Union Mine High

Feeder schools for Mountain Creek Middle:

Elementary:    Pioneer Elementary
    Walt Tyler Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  26.6 Help
Number of students:  81

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.7%
Hispanic:
21.0%
Two or more races:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details Mountain Creek Middle ranks better than 54.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mountain Creek Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.7%), Hispanic (21%), two or more races (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Creek Middle is 26.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Creek Middle is $9,702.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Creek Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Creek Middle 1271st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Mountain Creek Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pioneer Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Union 938th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Creek Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.26 249th 1769 85.9%
2005 86.71 166th 1777 90.7%
2006 81.00 273rd 1804 84.9%
2007 87.08 173rd 1999 91.3%
2008 83.11 238th 2005 88.1%
2009 84.84 199th 2063 90.4%
2010 76.33 394th 2179 81.9%
2011 77.56 348th 2236 84.4%
2012 82.91 233rd 2259 89.7%
2013 73.31 504th 2379 78.8%
2015 64.54 770th 2477 68.9%
2016 40.47 1351st 2497 45.9%
2017 46.43 1204th 2508 52.0%
2018 45.01 1223rd 2480 50.7%
2019 52.35 1097th 2715 59.6%
2021 51.56 384th 894 57.0%
2022 54.08 1060th 2740 61.3%
2023 33.88 1670th 2802 40.4%
2024 46.12 1271st 2777 54.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.26 1450th 2230 35.0%
2019 41.00 1297th 2369 45.3%
2021 38.06 440th 721 39.0%
2022 50.62 1003rd 2458 59.2%
2023 24.17 2006th 2549 21.3%
2024 53.42 937th 2575 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.44 1168th 2262 48.4%
2019 40.79 1298th 2380 45.5%
2021 41.83 397th 738 46.2%
2022 41.58 1293rd 2509 48.5%
2023 17.08 2224th 2547 12.7%
2024 32.67 1584th 2546 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.37 1114th 2273 51.0%
2019 59.64 811th 2407 66.3%
2021 69.14 194th 763 74.6%
2022 71.12 598th 2527 76.3%
2023 38.61 1386th 2558 45.8%
2024 40.34 1333rd 2547 47.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 1108th 1496 25.9%
2019 40.57 941st 1602 41.3%
2022 34.35 1024th 1555 34.1%
2023 15.90 1322nd 1552 14.8%
2024 28.49 1088th 1535 29.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Creek Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 251 2 1 7 6 n/a n/a 0 267
1996 251 2 1 7 6 n/a n/a 0 267
1997 255 3 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 245 0 3 8 5 n/a n/a 0 261
1999 223 0 2 7 4 n/a n/a 0 236
2000 207 2 2 9 9 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 201 1 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 215
2002 164 0 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 164 0 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 163 1 2 14 3 n/a n/a 0 183
2005 150 4 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 177
2006 161 4 4 15 3 n/a n/a 0 187
2007 144 3 2 11 2 n/a n/a 1 163
2008 159 4 3 9 7 n/a n/a 0 182
2009 143 3 1 15 2 0 3 0 167
2010 129 0 0 15 2 0 7 0 153
2011 123 0 2 16 2 1 5 0 149
2012 114 0 2 16 1 1 7 0 141
2013 115 0 1 26 6 0 14 0 162
2014 106 0 1 23 6 0 13 0 149
2015 104 0 1 18 4 0 9 0 136
2016 95 1 1 19 2 0 11 0 129
2017 91 1 4 22 1 0 14 0 133
2018 84 0 0 28 2 0 20 0 134
2019 53 0 1 17 1 0 15 0 87
2020 66 0 1 9 0 0 12 0 88
2021 60 0 3 11 1 0 12 0 87
2022 66 0 2 7 1 0 11 0 87
2023 50 0 2 17 1 0 11 0 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Creek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 267 10.0 26.7 40.4
1996 267 10.0 26.7 40.4
1997 270 10.0 27.0 36.3
1998 261 10.0 26.1 41
1999 236 9.0 26.2 32.2
2000 229 9.0 25.4 34.1
2001 215 8.7 24.7 34.4
2002 183 7.2 25.4 26.8
2003 183 7.2 25.4 26.8
2004 183 7.2 25.4 29.5
2005 177 7.3 24.2 32.2
2006 187 6.7 27.9 25.7
2007 163 6.7 24.3 20.4
2008 182 7.0 26.0 25.8
2009 167 6.7 23.9 27.5
2010 153 6.0 25.5 34.6
2011 149 n/a n/a 40.9
2012 141 6.7 20.8 n/a
2013 162 6.8 23.7 47.5
2014 149 6.8 21.8 55
2015 136 6.0 22.6 55.1
2016 129 6.0 21.5 55
2017 133 6.5 20.3 58.6
2018 134 6.5 20.4 60.4
2019 87 4.0 21.4 59.8
2020 88 n/a n/a 48.9
2021 87 3.7 23.2 47.1
2022 87 4.1 20.8 57.5
2023 81 3.0 26.6 51.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Creek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 267 10.0 26.7 40.4
1996 267 10.0 26.7 40.4
1997 270 10.0 27.0 36.3
1998 261 10.0 26.1 41
1999 236 9.0 26.2 32.2
2000 229 9.0 25.4 34.1
2001 215 8.7 24.7 34.4
2002 183 7.2 25.4 26.8
2003 183 7.2 25.4 26.8
2004 183 7.2 25.4 29.5
2005 177 7.3 24.2 32.2
2006 187 6.7 27.9 25.7
2007 163 6.7 24.3 20.4
2008 182 7.0 26.0 25.8
2009 167 6.7 23.9 27.5
2010 153 6.0 25.5 34.6
2011 149 n/a n/a 40.9
2012 141 6.7 20.8 n/a
2013 162 6.8 23.7 47.5
2014 149 6.8 21.8 55
2015 136 6.0 22.6 55.1
2016 129 6.0 21.5 55
2017 133 6.5 20.3 58.6
2018 134 6.5 20.4 60.4
2019 87 4.0 21.4 59.8
2020 88 n/a n/a 48.9
2021 87 3.7 23.2 47.1
2022 87 4.1 20.8 57.5
2023 81 3.0 26.6 51.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Creek Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,702

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Creek Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1097th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1670th of 2802 Middle schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mountain Creek Middle)58.331
 27.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Union)58.331
 27.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Creek Middle)366.9
 29.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Union)366.9
 29.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mountain Creek Middle)59.440
 19.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Union)59.440
 19.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Creek Middle)37.520
 17.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Union)37.520
 17.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mountain Creek Middle)56.736.4
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer Union)56.736.4
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Creek Middle)2022.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer Union)2022.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Mountain Creek Middle)2031.8
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pioneer Union)2031.8
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8781
 6.9%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1717
Pacific Islander00
White5350
 5.7%
Two or More Races1511
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%51.9%
 7.9%

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Students at Mountain Creek Middle are 62% White, 21% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 81 students attended Mountain Creek Middle.

Students who attend Mountain Creek Middle usually go on to attend Union Mine High

Mountain Creek Middle ranks 1271st of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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