Serving 1,219 students in grades 6-8, Day Creek Intermediate ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Day Creek Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Day Creek Intermediate's student population of 1,219 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Day Creek Intermediate ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Day Creek Intermediate is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Day Creek Intermediate's ranking?
Day Creek Intermediate is ranked #344 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Day Creek Intermediate often compared to?
Day Creek Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Etiwanda Intermediate, Summit Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Day Creek Intermediate?
1,219 students attend Day Creek Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Day Creek Intermediate students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Day Creek Intermediate?
Day Creek Intermediate has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Day Creek Intermediate offer ?
Day Creek Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Day Creek Intermediate part of?
Day Creek Intermediate is part of Etiwanda Elementary School District.
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