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#7896 of 9,539 schools in CA

Four Creeks Elementary

Elementary School · Visalia Unified · Visalia, CA

A Visalia Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

1844 North Burke St., Visalia, CA 93291

  • Math 19% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$17,005
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Four Creeks Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Four Creeks Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Visalia), 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

$81,502

Median home value

$381,600

Median rent

$1,331/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

59.6%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93291; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crowley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–60.5 mi422Compare →
George Mccann Memorial Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–80.9 mi183Compare →
The Catholic School of Visalia - George Mccann CampusPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.9 mi182Compare →
Crescent Valley Public Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–121.2 mi757Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Visalia Unified

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#36 of 40
District spending per student
$17,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Four Creeks Elementary is listed in Visalia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Four Creeks Elementary

Four Creeks Elementary is a public elementary school in Visalia, CA, part of Visalia Unified, serving approximately 657 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,896 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Four Creeks Elementary

What grades does Four Creeks Elementary serve?

Four Creeks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Four Creeks Elementary?

Four Creeks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Creeks Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Four Creeks Elementary is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Four Creeks Elementary rank in CA?

Four Creeks Elementary ranks #7,896 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Four Creeks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Four Creeks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Four Creeks Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Four Creeks Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Four Creeks Elementary a charter school?

No, Four Creeks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Four Creeks Elementary a Title I school?

No, Four Creeks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Four Creeks Elementary?

82.3% of students at Four Creeks 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
657
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
Area population (ZIP 93291)
63,049
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
32.7
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 93291; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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