Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District
School District · Roseville, California
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
6,725
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
6,725
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
How this district compares
California rank
#551 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,865
$4,782 vs California median
District size
6,725 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Dry Creek Joint Elementary ranks #551 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Dry Creek Joint Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Creekview Ranch (7.8/10), Quail Glen Elementary (6.5/10), and Antelope Crossing Middle (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dry Creek Joint Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dry Creek Joint Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dry Creek Joint Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creekview Ranch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Quail Glen Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Antelope Crossing Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Antelope Meadows Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Olive Grove Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Coyote Ridge Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Heritage Oak Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Silverado Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Barrett Ranch Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dry Creek Joint Elementary
Dry Creek Joint Elementary is a Roseville, California school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 6,725 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.8:1. District-level spending was $12,865 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Dry Creek Joint Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Creekview Ranch, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Dry Creek Joint Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Dry Creek Joint Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dry Creek Joint Elementary with test data.
Schools in Dry Creek Joint Elementary
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Roseville
- Total Enrollment
- 6,725
- Teachers (FTE)
- 295
- District spending per student
- $12,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Dry Creek Joint Elementary has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
The average composite rating for Dry Creek Joint Elementary is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Dry Creek Joint Elementary's district-level spending was $12,865 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dry Creek Joint Elementary is 22.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Creekview Ranch is the highest-rated school in Dry Creek Joint Elementary with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Across schools in Dry Creek Joint Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dry Creek Joint Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Dry Creek Joint Elementary has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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