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Miller Creek Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 58.8/100

Miller Creek Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 58.8/100 — 15.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Vallecito Elementary at 64/100, where 39.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,040 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
58.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.0
50.9 – 63.9
Avg Exceeded %
34.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
58.9/100
335.1%8.2%
MiddleSolid
58.4/100
133.8%14.5%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Miller Creek Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
58.9
avg score · 3 schools
Middle
58.4
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Miller Creek Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 58.9.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 13.0 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.8%, 8.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Vallecito Elementary leads the district at 64 with 39.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Miller Creek Elementary

1 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Miller Creek Elementary is classified as Growth Engine — 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

Hispanic
24.0%
White
56.9%
Asian
5.6%
Black
1.1%
Other
12.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
20%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Miller Creek Elementary spends $14,040 per student in current expenditures — $774 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,040
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,860
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 18.5%
$11,847 → $14,040
Spending Efficiency
4.19
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 36%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Elementary Schools (3)

Miller Creek Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.9 — 15.1 points above the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +2.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Vallecito Elementary with a Scope Score of 64 and 39.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vallecito Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary Growth Engine
39.5%Solid
64/100
2Lucas Valley Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary Strong All-Around
38.8%Solid
62/100
3Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary Culture First
27.1%Solid
51/100

Middle Schools (1)

Miller Creek Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.4 — 17.9 points above the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -9.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Miller Creek Middle with a Scope Score of 58 and 33.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Miller Creek Middle
Miller Creek Elementary Building Momentum
33.8%Solid
58/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Miller Creek 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Miller Creek Elementary a good school district?
Miller Creek Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.8/100, which is 15.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 34.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Miller Creek Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Miller Creek Elementary is Vallecito Elementary with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 39.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Miller Creek Elementary spend per student?
Miller Creek Elementary spends $14,040 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.