Below Average
#7588 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mountain Creek Middle
Middle School · Pioneer Union · Somerset, CA
A Pioneer Union middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6862 Mt. Aukum Rd., Somerset, CA 95684
- Math 26% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Creek Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Creek Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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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
$78,163
Median home value
$517,800
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95684; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pioneer Union
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Creek Middle is listed in Pioneer Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Creek Middle
Mountain Creek Middle is a public middle school in Somerset, CA, part of Pioneer Union, serving approximately 77 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,588 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Creek Middle
What grades does Mountain Creek Middle serve?
Mountain Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain Creek Middle?
Mountain Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Creek Middle is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Creek Middle rank in CA?
Mountain Creek Middle ranks #7,588 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mountain Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mountain Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Creek Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountain Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Mountain Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Mountain Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Creek Middle?
54.5% of students at Mountain Creek 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
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (530) 620-4393
- Area population (ZIP 95684)
- 2,637
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 59.6
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 95684; 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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