Tice Creek

Summary:

Tice Creek is an exceptional elementary school located in Walnut Creek, California, serving 424 students in grades K-8. It is part of the Walnut Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked 117 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tice Creek consistently outperforms the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78.88% of Tice Creek students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 70.26% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 74.43% of Tice Creek students were proficient or better, compared to 65.69% for the district and 35.54% for the state. Tice Creek's performance is particularly strong for certain student groups, ranking 27th out of 1,203 California elementary schools for Asian students and 140th out of 2,647 for White students in English Language Arts/Literacy.

While Tice Creek and the nearby schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District demonstrate strong academic performance, the data suggests that there may be some equity concerns. The performance gap between Tice Creek and the nearby Lafayette Elementary School District schools, such as Lafayette Elementary, Burton Valley Elementary, and Springhill Elementary, is quite significant, with the Lafayette schools outperforming Tice Creek across multiple metrics. This raises questions about the distribution of resources and opportunities within the broader region.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1847 Newell Ave.
       Walnut Creek, CA  94595-1452


(925) 746-5515

District: Walnut Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,320 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.8%
Asian:
19.6%
Two or more races:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.5% Help


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Compare Details Tice Creek ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tice Creek ranks better than 93.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Tice Creek is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.8%), Asian (19.6%), two or more races (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tice Creek is 21.3, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tice Creek is $6,320, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tice Creek:

SchoolDigger ranks Tice Creek 137th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Tice Creek in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tice Creek 188th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Tice Creek in the ranking list.)

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Walnut Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Creek Elementary 117th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tice Creek

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Tice Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.22 310th 5692 94.6%
2018 93.79 391st 5662 93.1%
2019 92.36 490th 5789 91.5%
2022 92.49 557th 5883 90.5%
2023 93.70 461st 5874 92.2%
2024 97.34 137th 5862 97.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Tice Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.11 352nd 5413 93.5%
2019 90.24 548th 5492 90.0%
2022 90.25 624th 5635 88.9%
2023 95.85 215th 5617 96.2%
2024 97.35 88th 5605 98.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Tice Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.65 468th 5431 91.4%
2019 91.43 479th 5510 91.3%
2022 90.59 591st 5663 89.6%
2023 85.87 821st 5650 85.5%
2024 95.28 247th 5636 95.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Tice Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.50 27th 1203 97.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Tice Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.25 476th 2737 82.6%
2019 76.77 574th 2834 79.7%
2022 74.95 625th 2726 77.1%
2023 77.15 536th 2662 79.9%
2024 87.97 140th 2647 94.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tice Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 96.07 85th 2508 96.6%
2018 93.55 164th 2480 93.4%
2019 96.60 87th 2715 96.8%
2022 94.55 153rd 2740 94.4%
2023 92.27 227th 2802 91.9%
2024 93.95 188th 2777 93.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tice Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.77 98th 2262 95.7%
2019 96.77 44th 2380 98.2%
2022 87.13 295th 2509 88.2%
2023 91.13 230th 2547 91.0%
2024 91.40 214th 2546 91.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tice Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.20 221st 2273 90.3%
2019 94.45 145th 2407 94.0%
2022 96.91 81st 2527 96.8%
2023 87.98 295th 2558 88.5%
2024 93.50 175th 2547 93.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tice Creek

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.68 305th 1496 79.6%
2019 85.78 150th 1602 90.6%
2022 85.01 146th 1555 90.6%
2023 75.86 317th 1552 79.6%
2024 80.72 221st 1535 85.6%
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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.

Tice Creek Test Scores
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by a parent
Friday, March 8, 2019

Open Quote Fantastic school. All three of my children are thriving and love to learn. Teachers are energetic and innovative. Zero complaints. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, March 23, 2018

Open Quote Fantastic school. Bridges education with fun and building life skills. Great admin team. Wonderful teachers. A fun, flexible and engaging learning experience. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tice Creek

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 172 2 49 40 0 1 34 0 298
2017 219 4 54 48 0 1 45 0 371
2018 255 6 61 58 1 1 51 0 433
2019 249 4 65 51 1 0 57 0 427
2020 244 6 68 55 1 0 58 0 432
2021 236 5 80 49 1 0 58 0 429
2022 210 3 79 45 1 0 71 0 409
2023 211 2 83 47 1 0 80 0 424

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 Tice Creek

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 298 13.0 22.9 3.7
2017 371 17.3 21.3 3
2018 433 19.2 22.4 5.3
2019 427 19.2 22.2 3
2020 432 n/a n/a 3
2021 429 18.7 22.8 3.5
2022 409 19.5 20.8 2.9
2023 424 19.8 21.3 3.5

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 Tice Creek

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 298 13.0 22.9 3.7
2017 371 17.3 21.3 3
2018 433 19.2 22.4 5.3
2019 427 19.2 22.2 3
2020 432 n/a n/a 3
2021 429 18.7 22.8 3.5
2022 409 19.5 20.8 2.9
2023 424 19.8 21.3 3.5

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201698.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tice Creek

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,320

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tice Creek

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 490th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 461st of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.6%
Ranks 87th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 227th of 2802 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tice Creek)77.382.1
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)7268.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tice Creek)72.784.6
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)76.177.1
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tice Creek)7886.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)72.476
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tice Creek)7890.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)75.477.4
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tice Creek)76.382.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)74.476.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tice Creek)71.169.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)6870.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Tice Creek)55.366.7
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Walnut Creek Elementary)5764
 7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tice Creek)76.455.3
 21%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)70.868.8
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tice Creek)72.757.5
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)64.559.4
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tice Creek)77.375.4
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)74.669.4
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tice Creek)70.570.7
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)70.159.3
 10.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tice Creek)88.585.4
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)70.562.3
 8.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tice Creek)86.564.3
 22.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)68.355.8
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Tice Creek)76.958.5
 18.4%
   8th Grade Science (Walnut Creek Elementary)53.538.6
 14.9%
   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 Students427424
 0.7%
African American42
 50%
American Indian11
Asian6583
 27.7%
Hispanic5147
 7.8%
Pacific Islander00
White249211
 15.3%
Two or More Races5780
 40.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3%3.5%
 0.5%


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Students at Tice Creek are 50% White, 20% Asian, 19% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

Yes! Tice Creek is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 137th of 5862 California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Tice Creek.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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