- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somerset, CA
Mountain Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063048002973
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Creek Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for California
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Creek Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Creek Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerset, CA.
School address
District: Pioneer Union · California
NCES ID 063048002973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mountain Creek Middle held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 063048002973 · Somerset, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 33:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer Elementary (162 students)
Mountain Creek Middle held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mountain Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pioneer Elemen
Pioneer Elementary
162 students
- This school
Mountain Creek Middle
99 students
- Walt Tyler Ele 31
Walt Tyler Elementary
31 students
What this shows Mountain Creek Middle reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Creek Middle compares
Mountain Creek Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33:1 | ▲ 53% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Mountain Creek Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pioneer Union reports $15,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walt Tyler Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Creek Middle
How many students attend Mountain Creek Middle?
Mountain Creek Middle has 99 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somerset, CA. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Creek Middle is 33:1, which is 53% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Creek Middle?
51.9% of students at Mountain Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Creek Middle is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Somerset, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Creek Middle?
Mountain Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain Creek Middle rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Creek Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerset, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pioneer Union?
Besides Mountain Creek Middle, Pioneer Union also operates Pioneer Elementary (162 students) and Walt Tyler Elementary (31 students). See the Pioneer Union district page for the complete list.