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#4242 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Dry Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Twin Rivers Unified · Rio Linda, CA
A Twin Rivers Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1230 G St., Rio Linda, CA 95673
- Math 37% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dry Creek Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dry Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$96,694
Median home value
$438,200
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95673; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–6 | 1.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Heritage Peak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,126 | Compare → |
| Orchard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Paseo Grande CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Twin Rivers Unified
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #17 of 43
- District spending per student
- $19,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dry Creek Elementary is listed in Twin Rivers Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dry Creek Elementary
Dry Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Rio Linda, CA, part of Twin Rivers Unified, serving approximately 625 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,242 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dry Creek Elementary
What grades does Dry Creek Elementary serve?
Dry Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary?
Dry Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dry Creek Elementary rank in CA?
Dry Creek Elementary ranks #4,242 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dry Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dry Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Dry Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dry Creek Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dry Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Dry Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dry Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dry Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dry Creek Elementary?
83.7% of students at Dry Creek Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (916) 566-1820
- Area population (ZIP 95673)
- 16,935
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 95673; 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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