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17700 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949-7636
Summary
Clear Creek Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
56.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
53.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 405/1,734 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 177/1,735 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 173 |
| Low-Income Students | 77 (45.0%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.5 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period. Math fell 1.4 points from last year and rose 10.3 points over the full period.
•Math +10.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.9% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.2% to 73.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Clear Creek Elementary rank in California?
Clear Creek Elementary ranks No. 405 of 1,734 in reading and No. 177 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Clear Creek Elementary compare with other schools in Grass Valley?
Clear Creek Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Grass Valley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Grass ValleyHow does Clear Creek Elementary compare with other schools in Nevada County?
Clear Creek Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Nevada County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Nevada CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek ElementaryThis school | 53.7% | 56.6% |
| Arete Charter Academy | 32.2% | 51.0% |
| Chicago Park Community Charter | 57.1% | 50.0% |
