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#3798 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Willow Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Willow Creek Elementary · Montague, CA
An elementary school in Montague, CA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5321 York Rd., Montague, CA 96064
- Math 26% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Creek Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated941/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montague), 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
$59,602
Median home value
$247,400
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Willow Creek Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Creek Elementary is listed in Willow Creek Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Creek Elementary
Willow Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Montague, CA, part of Willow Creek Elementary, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,798 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Creek Elementary
What grades does Willow Creek Elementary serve?
Willow Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary?
Willow Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Creek Elementary rank in CA?
Willow Creek Elementary ranks #3,798 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Willow Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Willow Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Creek Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willow Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Willow Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Willow Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Creek Elementary?
57.5% of students at Willow 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (530) 459-3313
- Area population (ZIP 96064)
- 4,696
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 96064; 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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