Dry Creek Joint Elementary
Dry Creek Joint Elementary has 9 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 49.2/100 — 5.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Quail Glen Elementary at 63/100, where 34.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,196 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 50.0 | 7 | 25.1% | 13.4% |
| Middle | 46.7 | 2 | 20.6% | 15.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Dry Creek Joint Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Dry Creek Joint Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 50.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 22.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.0%, 4.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Quail Glen Elementary leads the district at 63 with 34.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Dry Creek Joint Elementary
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Dry Creek Joint Elementary are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Dry Creek Joint Elementary spends $11,196 per student in current expenditures — $3,618 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (7)
Dry Creek Joint Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.0 — 6.2 points above the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +0.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Quail Glen Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 34.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quail Glen Elementary Dry Creek Joint Elementary Growth Engine | 63 | 34.6% | 63.9% | +8.5pp | 12.0% | 1.4% |
| 2 | Creekview Ranch Dry Creek Joint Elementary Building Momentum | 55 | 34.7% | 59.6% | -20.1pp | 13.1% | 3.8% |
| 3 | Olive Grove Elementary Dry Creek Joint Elementary Growth Engine | 52 | 24.8% | 52.9% | +6.3pp | 10.7% | 1.4% |
| 4 | Heritage Oak Elementary Dry Creek Joint Elementary Building Momentum | 49 | 22.8% | 51.7% | +2.6pp | 14.4% | 2.6% |
| 5 | Coyote Ridge Elementary Dry Creek Joint Elementary On the Rise | 47 | 23.5% | 49.2% | +4.2pp | 15.1% | 1.5% |
| 6 | Antelope Meadows Elementary Dry Creek Joint Elementary Building Momentum | 43 | 18.9% | 44.5% | -1.8pp | 15.5% | 1.3% |
| 7 | Barrett Ranch Elementary Dry Creek Joint Elementary On the Rise | 41 | 16.5% | 41.5% | +6.3pp | 13.1% | 0.6% |
Middle Schools (2)
Dry Creek Joint Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.7 — 6.2 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Silverado Middle with a Scope Score of 48 and 22.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silverado Middle Dry Creek Joint Elementary On the Rise | 48 | 22.8% | 50.1% | +3.3pp | 15.1% | 3.3% |
| 2 | Antelope Crossing Middle Dry Creek Joint Elementary Building Momentum | 45 | 18.3% | 44.7% | +0.9pp | 16.6% | 5.7% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Dry Creek Joint Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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