Marsh Creek Elementary School

601 Grant St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 747 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marsh Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marsh Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Marsh Creek Elementary School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
747 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Marsh Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marsh Creek Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3075 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marsh Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marsh Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marsh Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marsh Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
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Hispanic
37%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marsh Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marsh Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marsh Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Marsh Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
15%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marsh Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Marsh Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marsh Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marsh Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marsh Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Marsh Creek Elementary School is ranked #3075 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marsh Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Marsh Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marsh Creek Elementary School?
747 students attend Marsh Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Marsh Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marsh Creek Elementary School?
Marsh Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Marsh Creek Elementary School offer ?
Marsh Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marsh Creek Elementary School part of?
Marsh Creek Elementary School is part of Brentwood Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Marsh Creek Elementary School located?
Marsh Creek Elementary School is located in the S And S Farms neighborhood of Brentwood, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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