Montgomery Creek Elementary School

30365 Highway 299 E.
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Montgomery Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Montgomery Creek Elementary School's student population of 82 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
82 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Montgomery Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Creek Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to 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)
#4951 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Montgomery Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montgomery 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.
30-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montgomery 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.
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Montgomery 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
15%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Montgomery Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
17%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Montgomery Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Montgomery Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
55%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Montgomery Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Montgomery 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
78%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Montgomery 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
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montgomery 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 Montgomery Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Montgomery Creek Elementary School is ranked #4951 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Montgomery Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Montgomery Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Run Elementary School, Junction Elementary School, North Cow Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Montgomery Creek Elementary School?
82 students attend Montgomery Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Montgomery Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Creek Elementary School?
Montgomery Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Montgomery Creek Elementary School offer ?
Montgomery Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Montgomery Creek Elementary School part of?
Montgomery Creek Elementary School is part of Mountain Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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