Mountain Creek Middle

99 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Creek Middle School is a small, rural public school located in Somerset, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Pioneer Union School District, the school prides itself on fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes personalized attention and student growth. Due to its location in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the campus offers a unique, serene setting that encourages a connection to the local environment while maintaining a focus on core academic standards.

Academically, the school balances traditional curriculum with an emphasis on social-emotional development and preparation for high school. Because of its smaller student population compared to urban districts, Mountain Creek is able to offer a more intimate classroom experience where teachers can closely monitor student progress. The school is deeply integrated into the Somerset community, often acting as a hub for local families and participating in district-wide initiatives aimed at supporting the specific needs of students in rural El Dorado County.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
73 (73.7%)
Hispanic
18 (18.2%)
Two or More
6 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (2.0%)

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:	Pioneer Union
Phone:	(530)620-4393
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 41

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 38