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Mountain Creek Middle

Pioneer Union · El Dorado County · 6862 Mount Aukum Road, Somerset, CA 95684-0690

(530) 620-4393

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6/10
#529
Rank 529 out of 1,315
Top 40%
English Language Arts5/10 · #669 · 49th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #555 · 58th percentile
Science8/10 · #277 · 79th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the Sierra Nevada foothills of Somerset, Mountain Creek Middle serves the kind of tight-knit rural community where kids grow up with a real connection to the outdoors and neighbors know each other by name. The school stands out for its strong science program, which feels right at home in El Dorado County's natural landscape, and families drawn to small-school culture and a slower pace of life tend to thrive here. If you're looking for an alternative to suburban school life — think hiking trails instead of strip malls — this corner of the Gold Hill foothills has a lot to offer.

Student Demographics

91 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
67 (74%)
Hispanic
18 (20%)
Multiple Races
5 (5%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged45 (49%)
Students with Disabilities25 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

99
Enrollment
6
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.2
Administrators (FTE)
21
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1302 · 5th percentile

4 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.