Antelope Crossing Middle

www.drycreekschools.us

968 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.

968

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Antelope Crossing Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	243
Black	67
Asian	148
Two or More	91
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
411 (42.5 %)
Hispanic
243 (25.1 %)
Asian
148 (15.3 %)
Two or More
91 (9.4 %)
Black
67 (6.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	968
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
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 6 329

Grade 7 330

Grade 8 309