Below Average
#7934 of 9,539 schools in CA
Crescent Elk Middle
Middle School · Del Norte County Unified · Crescent City, CA
A Del Norte County Unified middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
994 G St., Crescent City, CA 95531
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crescent Elk Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crescent Elk Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crescent City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,817
Median home value
$323,600
Median rent
$1,202/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95531; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncharted Shores AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Del Norte CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Castle RockCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 337 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Del Norte County Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crescent Elk Middle is listed in Del Norte County Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crescent Elk Middle
Crescent Elk Middle is a public middle school in Crescent City, CA, part of Del Norte County Unified, serving approximately 527 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,934 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescent Elk Middle
What grades does Crescent Elk Middle serve?
Crescent Elk Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Crescent Elk Middle?
Crescent Elk Middle has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elk Middle is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crescent Elk Middle rank in CA?
Crescent Elk Middle ranks #7,934 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Crescent Elk Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescent Elk Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Crescent Elk Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent Elk Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Crescent Elk Middle a charter school?
No, Crescent Elk Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crescent Elk Middle a Title I school?
No, Crescent Elk Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crescent Elk Middle?
74.8% of students at Crescent Elk 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
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Del Norte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (707) 464-0320
- Area population (ZIP 95531)
- 22,491
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 95531; 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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