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Dallas Ranch Middle School vs. Walnut Creek Intermediate

Should you attend Dallas Ranch Middle School or Walnut Creek Intermediate? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Dallas Ranch Middle School
1401 Mount Hamilton Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Walnut Creek Intermediate
2425 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 752 students in grades 6-8, Dallas Ranch Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 993 students in grades 6-8, Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
752 students
993 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dallas Ranch Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Creek Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dallas Ranch Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Creek Intermediate.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dallas Ranch Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Creek Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Ranch Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Antioch Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#7935 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1327 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dallas Ranch Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walnut Creek Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
57%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallas Ranch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Antioch Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallas Ranch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Antioch Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dallas Ranch Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walnut Creek Intermediate by grade.
Grade 6 Students
268
322
Grade 7 Students
258
319
Grade 8 Students
226
352

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dallas Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Antioch Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walnut Creek Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
17%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dallas Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Antioch Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walnut Creek Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dallas Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Antioch Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Creek Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
29%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dallas Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Antioch Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Creek Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dallas Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Antioch Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Creek Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Dallas Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Antioch Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Walnut Creek Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dallas Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Antioch Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Creek Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dallas Ranch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Antioch Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Creek Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dallas Ranch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Antioch Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Creek Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dallas Ranch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Antioch Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Creek Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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