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#5618 of 9,539 schools in CA
Antelope Crossing Middle
Middle School · Dry Creek Joint Elementary · Antelope, CA
A Dry Creek Joint Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
9200 Palmerson Dr., Antelope, CA 95843
- Math 37% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Antelope Crossing Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Antelope Crossing Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,753
Median home value
$467,900
Median rent
$2,057/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson C. Riles MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Creative Connections Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Silverado MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 951 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dry Creek Joint Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Antelope Crossing Middle is listed in Dry Creek Joint Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Antelope Crossing Middle
Antelope Crossing Middle is a public middle school in Antelope, CA, part of Dry Creek Joint Elementary, serving approximately 1,058 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,618 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Antelope Crossing Middle
What grades does Antelope Crossing Middle serve?
Antelope Crossing Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Antelope Crossing Middle?
Antelope Crossing Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,058 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antelope Crossing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Antelope Crossing Middle is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Antelope Crossing Middle rank in CA?
Antelope Crossing Middle ranks #5,618 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Antelope Crossing Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Antelope Crossing Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Antelope Crossing Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Antelope Crossing Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Antelope Crossing Middle a charter school?
No, Antelope Crossing Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Antelope Crossing Middle a Title I school?
No, Antelope Crossing Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antelope Crossing Middle?
55.7% of students at Antelope Crossing Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (916) 745-2100
- Area population (ZIP 95843)
- 48,321
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95843; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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