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#8833 of 9,539 schools in CA
Oak Creek Intermediate
Middle School · Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary · Oakhurst, CA
A Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
40094 Indian Springs Rd., Oakhurst, CA 93644
- Math 18% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Creek Intermediate score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Creek Intermediate 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$75,241
Median home value
$378,000
Median rent
$1,301/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Falls Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Fresno Flats Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–8 | Not available | 2 | 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.
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Creek Intermediate is listed in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Creek Intermediate
Oak Creek Intermediate is a public middle school in Oakhurst, CA, part of Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary, serving approximately 191 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,833 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Creek Intermediate
What grades does Oak Creek Intermediate serve?
Oak Creek Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Creek Intermediate?
Oak Creek Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Intermediate is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Creek Intermediate rank in CA?
Oak Creek Intermediate ranks #8,833 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oak Creek Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Creek Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Oak Creek Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Creek Intermediate has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oak Creek Intermediate a charter school?
No, Oak Creek Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Creek Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Oak Creek Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Creek Intermediate?
71.2% of students at Oak Creek Intermediate 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
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (559) 642-1555
- Area population (ZIP 93644)
- 6,490
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 93644; 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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