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Dry Creek Joint Elementary: Dry Creek Joint Elementary elementary schools lead at 50.1. A 22.3-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Near Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 49.7/100

Dry Creek Joint Elementary has 9 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 49.7/100 — 4.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Quail Glen Elementary at 64/100, 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.

Avg Scope Score
49.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.3
41.4 – 63.7
Avg Exceeded %
24.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
50.1/100
725.1%13.4%
MiddleDeveloping
48.2/100
220.6%15.8%

Dry Creek Joint Elementary's elementary schools average 50.1/100 — 5.3 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
50.1
avg score · 7 schools
Creekview Ranch
Solid
52/100
+4 more elementary schools
Middle
48.2
avg score · 2 schools
Antelope Crossing Middle
Developing
49/100
Silverado Middle
Developing
48/100

District Analysis

Dry Creek Joint Elementary has 9 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 49.7/100 — 4.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Dry Creek Joint Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 50.1.

District-wide elementary growth averages +0.8pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are making incremental gains.

Score range of 22.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 14.0%, 4.0pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Quail Glen Elementary leads the district at 64 with 34.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Dry Creek Joint Elementary

3 On the Rise2 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
23.4%
White
44.0%
Asian
13.1%
Black
3.8%
Other
15.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
48%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,196
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
6,335
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 19.1%
$9,405 → $11,196
Spending Efficiency
4.44
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 72%Support 28%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

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

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$58,767–$125,051
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
337
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Dry Creek Joint Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (7)

Dry Creek Joint Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.1 — 5.3 points above the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +0.8pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Quail Glen Elementary with a Scope Score of 64 and 34.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Quail Glen Elementary
Dry Creek Joint Elementary Growth Engine
34.6%Solid
64/100
2Creekview Ranch
Dry Creek Joint Elementary Building Momentum
34.7%Solid
52/100
3Olive Grove Elementary
Dry Creek Joint Elementary Growth Engine
24.8%Solid
51/100
4Heritage Oak Elementary
Dry Creek Joint Elementary Building Momentum
22.8%Developing
50/100
5Coyote Ridge Elementary
Dry Creek Joint Elementary On the Rise
23.5%Developing
49/100
6Antelope Meadows Elementary
Dry Creek Joint Elementary Building Momentum
18.9%Developing
44/100
7Barrett Ranch Elementary
Dry Creek Joint Elementary On the Rise
16.5%Developing
41/100

Middle Schools (2)

Dry Creek Joint Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.2 — 5.6 points above the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +2.1pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Antelope Crossing Middle with a Scope Score of 49 and 18.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Antelope Crossing Middle
Dry Creek Joint Elementary Building Momentum
18.3%Developing
49/100
2Silverado Middle
Dry Creek Joint Elementary On the Rise
22.8%Developing
48/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Dry Creek Joint Elementary

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Dry Creek Joint Elementary a good school district?
Dry Creek Joint Elementary has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.7/100, which is 4.9 points above the state average. 24.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Dry Creek Joint Elementary is Quail Glen Elementary with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 34.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Dry Creek Joint Elementary spend per student?
Dry Creek Joint Elementary spends $11,196 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 is the teacher salary range in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Dry Creek Joint Elementary range from $58,767–$125,051 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.