Very Good
#3478 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Salmon Creek School - a Charter
Middle School · Harmony Union Elementary · Occidental, CA
A Harmony Union Elementary charter middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1935 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental, CA 95465
- Math 41% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salmon Creek School - a Charter score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salmon Creek School - a Charter 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low213/100K
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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
$123,650
Median home value
$1,122,500
Median rent
$1,820/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumfield AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 3.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Orchard ViewCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 228 | 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.
Harmony Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,492NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salmon Creek School - a Charter is listed in Harmony Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salmon Creek School - a Charter
Salmon Creek School - a Charter is a public middle school in Occidental, CA, part of Harmony Union Elementary, serving approximately 179 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,478 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salmon Creek School - a Charter
What grades does Salmon Creek School - a Charter serve?
Salmon Creek School - a Charter serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Salmon Creek School - a Charter?
Salmon Creek School - a Charter has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmon Creek School - a Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmon Creek School - a Charter is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salmon Creek School - a Charter rank in CA?
Salmon Creek School - a Charter ranks #3,478 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Salmon Creek School - a Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Salmon Creek School - a Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Salmon Creek School - a Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salmon Creek School - a Charter has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Salmon Creek School - a Charter a charter school?
Yes, Salmon Creek School - a Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Salmon Creek School - a Charter a Title I school?
No, Salmon Creek School - a Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salmon Creek School - a Charter?
24.0% of students at Salmon Creek School - a Charter 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (707) 874-1205
- Area population (ZIP 95465)
- 1,154
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 95465; 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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