Antelope Crossing Middle

www.drycreekschools.us

1,051 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Antelope Crossing Middle School, located in Antelope, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District. Dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a sense of responsibility toward their community.

Beyond its core academic program, Antelope Crossing provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs that cater to diverse student interests. The school places a strong value on collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed. With a focus on character development and student engagement, Antelope Crossing Middle School remains a vital component of the Antelope neighborhood, helping young learners transition effectively into their teenage years.

1,051

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Antelope Crossing Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	238
Black	76
Asian	158
Two or More	114
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

White
453 (43.1%)
Hispanic
238 (22.6%)
Asian
158 (15.0%)
Two or More
114 (10.8%)
Black
76 (7.2%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dry Creek Joint Elementary
Phone:	(916)745-2100
Website:	http://www.drycreekschools.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	483
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 326

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 386