Salmon Creek School - A Charter

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Salmon Creek School - A Charter is a public charter middle school located in Occidental, CA, serving grades 2-8 with 144 students. It is part of the Harmony Union Elementary District, which is ranked 458 out of 1568 districts in California and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Salmon Creek School - A Charter has consistently ranked in the top 30% of California middle schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 790 out of 2,777 middle schools in the state. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), where 56.25% of Salmon Creek students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 47.04% statewide. However, the school's mathematics performance is more mixed, with some grade levels exceeding the state average and others falling below. Salmon Creek's science proficiency, as measured by the CAST assessment, is also above the state average, with 43.4% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Lawrence E. Jones Middle has a lower ELA proficiency rate of 44.43%, while the nearby charter schools, such as Hillcrest Middle and Twin Hills Charter Middle, tend to have stronger academic performance, particularly in mathematics. However, Salmon Creek's chronic absenteeism rate has increased significantly in recent years, from 12.8% in 2018-2019 to 22.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby public schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 2-8

 1935 Bohemian Hwy.
       Occidental, CA  95465-9104


(707) 874-1205

District: Harmony Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
790th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,171 Help


Feeder schools for Salmon Creek School - A Charter:

Elementary:    Harmony Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.9%
Hispanic:
14.5%
Two or more races:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Compare Details Salmon Creek School - A Charter ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Salmon Creek School - A Charter ranks better than 71.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salmon Creek School - A Charter is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salmon Creek School - A Charter is $15,171.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salmon Creek School - A Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Salmon Creek School - A Charter 2167th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Salmon Creek School - A Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Salmon Creek School - A Charter 790th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Salmon Creek School - A Charter in the ranking list.)

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Harmony Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Union Elementary 458th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salmon Creek School - A Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Salmon Creek School - A Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.99 891st 4809 81.5%
2005 86.37 670th 4822 86.1%
2006 69.94 1341st 4818 72.2%
2007 77.93 1053rd 5113 79.4%
2008 82.95 839th 5113 83.6%
2009 69.13 1482nd 5193 71.5%
2010 81.93 899th 5314 83.1%
2011 71.78 1408th 5377 73.8%
2012 71.49 1442nd 5390 73.2%
2013 68.01 1676th 5530 69.7%
2015 65.79 1668th 5611 70.3%
2016 63.72 1825th 5614 67.5%
2017 58.47 2091st 5692 63.3%
2018 73.83 1409th 5662 75.1%
2019 81.43 1102nd 5789 81.0%
2021 79.99 273rd 1417 80.7%
2022 81.73 1109th 5883 81.1%
2023 70.93 1540th 5874 73.8%
2024 57.44 2167th 5862 63.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Salmon Creek School - A Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.83 1806th 5413 66.6%
2019 80.15 1067th 5492 80.6%
2021 78.56 252nd 1267 80.1%
2024 57.88 2041st 5605 63.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Salmon Creek School - A Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.27 1594th 5431 70.6%
2019 79.64 1094th 5510 80.1%
2022 88.68 700th 5663 87.6%
2023 75.83 1271st 5650 77.5%
2024 61.18 1919th 5636 66.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Salmon Creek School - A Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.46 1434th 2737 47.6%
2019 58.62 1262nd 2834 55.5%
2022 67.19 905th 2726 66.8%
2023 43.50 1617th 2662 39.3%
2024 32.89 1876th 2647 29.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Salmon Creek School - A Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at Salmon Creek School - A Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.61 241st 1769 86.4%
2005 81.75 260th 1777 85.4%
2006 80.49 286th 1804 84.1%
2007 66.25 560th 1999 72.0%
2008 72.11 446th 2005 77.8%
2009 83.37 231st 2063 88.8%
2010 84.44 206th 2179 90.5%
2011 77.40 350th 2236 84.3%
2012 86.25 162nd 2259 92.8%
2013 85.13 185th 2379 92.2%
2015 73.68 557th 2477 77.5%
2016 71.14 637th 2497 74.5%
2017 63.32 814th 2508 67.5%
2018 50.53 1084th 2480 56.3%
2019 59.16 931st 2715 65.7%
2021 71.50 205th 894 77.1%
2022 78.69 512th 2740 81.3%
2023 85.80 359th 2802 87.2%
2024 64.66 790th 2777 71.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Salmon Creek School - A Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.74 1155th 2369 51.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Salmon Creek School - A Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.34 1010th 2273 55.6%
2019 51.28 995th 2407 58.7%
2022 86.08 332nd 2527 86.9%
2024 70.27 620th 2547 75.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Salmon Creek School - A Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.00 1064th 1496 28.9%
2019 35.95 1033rd 1602 35.5%
2022 64.38 508th 1555 67.3%
2023 71.61 392nd 1552 74.7%
2024 52.52 701st 1535 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Salmon Creek School - A Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 164 1 2 7 3 n/a n/a 0 177
1994 185 3 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 201
1995 180 2 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 196
1996 180 2 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 196
1997 172 4 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1998 179 2 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1999 159 3 6 14 2 n/a n/a 14 198
2000 146 4 3 19 2 n/a n/a 8 182
2001 152 2 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2002 132 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 142
2003 132 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 142
2004 148 0 2 15 2 n/a n/a 3 170
2005 139 0 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2006 118 0 3 18 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2007 98 0 1 15 0 n/a n/a 1 115
2008 136 2 4 18 2 n/a n/a 0 162
2009 118 1 3 25 1 1 1 0 150
2010 108 2 1 31 1 0 10 0 153
2011 114 2 2 31 1 0 9 0 159
2012 112 1 2 25 1 0 12 0 153
2013 110 1 2 26 0 0 16 0 155
2014 101 1 2 26 0 0 17 0 147
2015 104 3 4 23 0 0 15 0 149
2016 112 1 4 24 0 0 20 0 161
2017 126 2 2 21 4 0 22 0 177
2018 136 2 2 28 3 0 26 0 197
2019 143 1 0 29 2 0 16 0 191
2020 128 0 0 22 1 0 15 0 166
2021 116 0 1 21 1 0 21 0 160
2022 106 0 0 13 0 0 20 0 139
2023 107 0 0 16 0 0 21 0 144
2024 127 1 1 26 0 0 21 3 179

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salmon Creek School - A Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 177 7.0 25.3 10.2
1994 201 7.6 26.4 13.4
1995 196 7.8 25.1 20.4
1996 196 7.8 25.1 20.4
1997 194 7.8 24.9 11.3
1998 199 8.6 23.1 16.6
1999 198 7.4 26.8 15.2
2000 182 7.7 23.6 21.8
2001 171 8.4 20.4 20.5
2002 142 7.6 18.7 27.5
2003 142 7.6 18.7 27.5
2004 170 7.6 22.4 30.5
2005 154 6.1 25.2 26.6
2006 140 6.4 21.9 28.6
2007 115 5.6 20.5 23.7
2008 162 7.8 20.8 21.6
2009 150 8.0 18.8 21.3
2010 153 10.6 14.4 36.6
2011 159 n/a n/a 40.3
2012 153 8.9 17.1 n/a
2013 155 8.9 17.3 56.8
2014 147 8.9 16.4 43.5
2015 149 9.0 16.5 50.3
2016 161 8.0 20.1 44.7
2017 177 8.0 22.1 32.2
2018 197 8.5 23.1 31
2019 191 8.5 22.4 28.3
2020 166 n/a n/a 33.1
2021 160 9.7 16.4 27.5
2022 139 9.0 15.4 30.9
2023 144 8.0 18.0 27.1
2024 179 9.6 18.5 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salmon Creek School - A Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 177 7.0 25.3 10.2
1994 201 7.6 26.4 13.4
1995 196 7.8 25.1 20.4
1996 196 7.8 25.1 20.4
1997 194 7.8 24.9 11.3
1998 199 8.6 23.1 16.6
1999 198 7.4 26.8 15.2
2000 182 7.7 23.6 21.8
2001 171 8.4 20.4 20.5
2002 142 7.6 18.7 27.5
2003 142 7.6 18.7 27.5
2004 170 7.6 22.4 30.5
2005 154 6.1 25.2 26.6
2006 140 6.4 21.9 28.6
2007 115 5.6 20.5 23.7
2008 162 7.8 20.8 21.6
2009 150 8.0 18.8 21.3
2010 153 10.6 14.4 36.6
2011 159 n/a n/a 40.3
2012 153 8.9 17.1 n/a
2013 155 8.9 17.3 56.8
2014 147 8.9 16.4 43.5
2015 149 9.0 16.5 50.3
2016 161 8.0 20.1 44.7
2017 177 8.0 22.1 32.2
2018 197 8.5 23.1 31
2019 191 8.5 22.4 28.3
2020 166 n/a n/a 33.1
2021 160 9.7 16.4 27.5
2022 139 9.0 15.4 30.9
2023 144 8.0 18.0 27.1
2024 179 9.6 18.5 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salmon Creek School - A Charter

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,171

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salmon Creek School - A Charter

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1102nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1540th of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.2%
Ranks 931st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 359th of 2802 Middle schools
 21.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)81.357.1
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harmony Union Elementary)81.357.1
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)78.142.9
 35.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harmony Union Elementary)78.142.9
 35.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)5253.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harmony Union Elementary)5253.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)5632.1
 23.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Union Elementary)5632.1
 23.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)82.658.8
 23.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harmony Union Elementary)82.658.8
 23.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)40.952.9
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Union Elementary)40.952.9
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)54.647.1
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Harmony Union Elementary)54.647.1
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)69.681.8
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harmony Union Elementary)69.681.8
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)47.854.6
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Union Elementary)47.854.6
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)66.755.6
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harmony Union Elementary)66.757.9
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)42.952.9
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Union Elementary)42.955.6
 12.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)5070.6
 20.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harmony Union Elementary)5070.6
 20.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.446.6
 2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)28.658.8
 30.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Union Elementary)28.658.8
 30.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.2
 7.4%
8th Grade Science (Salmon Creek School - A Charter)2558.8
 33.8%
   8th Grade Science (Harmony Union Elementary)2558.8
 33.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.829.2
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students191144
 24.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2916
 44.8%
Pacific Islander00
White143107
 25.2%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%27.1%
 1.2%


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Salmon Creek School - A Charter ranks 790th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Salmon Creek School - A Charter are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Not Specified.

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended Salmon Creek School - A Charter.


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