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Enrollment
754
Middle
DISTRICT 1,086 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED·NCES 060780006909
Creekside Middle
19722 Center St., Castro Valley, CA 94546 · (510) 247-0665 · Alameda County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL754 STUDENTS
A+
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Scored higher than 98% of California public middle schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.5:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
295 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 254 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 249 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 250 | 33% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
73.1%
CA avg 49.1% . +2.1pp since 2014
Math
68.5%
CA avg 37.7% . +8.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 73 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 68 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 8 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 33.1% | 40.0% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Math | 47.7% | 20.8% | 18.5% | 13.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 73.1% | 68.5% |
| 2023-24 | 68.8% | 63.8% |
| 2022-23 | 69.9% | 65.2% |
| 2021-22 | 66.1% | 58.9% |
| 2020-21 | 73.3% | N/A |
| 2018-19 | 69.3% | 65.8% |
| 2017-18 | 61.6% | 59.1% |
| 2016-17 | 69.0% | 59.9% |
| 2015-16 | 69.0% | 62.0% |
| 2014-15 | 71.0% | 60.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
68.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 69% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 57% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Creekside Middle
Creekside Middle's state test result (68.5% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Middle this school | 754 | 39.1% | 68.5% |
| Calle Mayor Middle Torrance | 626 | 35.6% | 72.0% |
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Fountain Valley | 768 | 35.2% | 75.0% |
| Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance | 612 | 33.0% | 69.1% |
| Roosevelt Middle San Francisco | 657 | 45.4% | 69.5% |
| Presidio Middle San Francisco | 992 | 40.1% | 61.4% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Creekside Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Alameda County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 68.5% | #138 of 1,224 | #12 of 46 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 68.5% | #98 of 1,227 ▲ 32 | #10 of 46 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 73.1% | #146 of 1,227 ▲ 31 | #11 of 46 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +8.3pp | #132 of 1,214 | #4 of 45 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 754 | #497 of 1,377 | #22 of 51 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.1:1 | #481 of 1,279 | #20 of 49 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.6% | #145 of 1,278 | #16 of 49 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.1% | #1,058 of 1,329 | #33 of 50 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.8% | #836 of 930 | #26 of 29 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
754
-23 (-3%) vs 2020
-4% since 2000-01, when it was 783
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
was 23.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 754 | 37.6 | 20.1:1 | 39% (295) |
| 2023-24 | 749 | 35.6 | 21.0:1 | 36% (273) |
| 2022-23 | 760 | 34.7 | 21.9:1 | 33% (247) |
| 2020-21 | 777 | 33 | 23.6:1 | 24% (184) |
| 2017-18 | 784 | 33.3 | 23.5:1 | 25% (194) |
| 2015-16 | 793 | 31 | 25.6:1 | 19% (153) |
| 2010-11 | 787 | N/A | N/A | 20% (159) |
| 2000-01 | 783 | 29 | 27.0:1 | 11% (83) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Creekside Middle.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (784 to 754); teachers up 13% (33.3 to 37.6).
About Creekside Middle
Creekside Middle is a mid-sized middle school found in Castro Valley, California. It teaches 754 students in grades 6 through 8.
Creekside Middle is in Castro Valley Unified, a district with 9,548 students across 15 schools.
Asian students make up 47% of enrollment at Creekside Middle, the largest share of any group. The next largest groups are 19% Hispanic, 18% White, 13% multiracial, and 3% Black. In Alameda County overall, about 33% of residents are Asian. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 70, compared with 70 nationally.
There are about 20.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Creekside Middle, which has 37.6. The average for middle schools in California is about 20.7:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 39%. For comparison, public schools in Alameda County average 49%.
Among California public middle schools, Creekside Middle outscored 98%, which works out to an A+ on the allk12 Grade.
Creekside Middle sits between the top and bottom 10% of California schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate across its state test results of 68.5% and a predicted 56.6%.
In Alameda County, home to about 1,649,473 people, median household income comes to about $129,367, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 52%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Alameda County's 394 public schools enroll about 210,511 students and include Creekside Middle.
About 0.3 miles separate Creekside Middle from the closest public school, Marshall Elementary. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Ranking the closest schools with test data puts Creekside Middle at 3rd of 9.
The school's locale code, Suburb: Large, means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment decreased from 777 to 754, a 3% decline. Federal data show the ratio falling from 23.6:1 to 20.1:1.
People can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips and other school topics. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Alameda County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,649,473
Census ACS
Median income
$129,367
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
394
210,511 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Castro Valley Unified
- Castro Valley HighHigh · 2,874 students
- Canyon MiddleMiddle · 1,418 students
- Independent ElementaryElementary · 662 students
- Proctor ElementaryElementary · 613 students
- Vannoy ElementaryElementary · 536 students
- Marshall ElementaryElementary · 515 students
Other schools in Castro Valley
- Castro Valley HighHigh · 2,874 students
- Canyon MiddleMiddle · 1,418 students
- Independent ElementaryElementary · 662 students
- Proctor ElementaryElementary · 613 students
- Vannoy ElementaryElementary · 536 students
- Marshall ElementaryElementary · 515 students
Other Creekside Middle schools
7 other US public schools in 7 states are named Creekside Middle. Creekside Middle is the 5th largest of the 8.
- Creekside MiddlePatterson, CA · 907 students
- Creekside Middle SchoolCarmel, IN · 1,428 students
- CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLPORT ORANGE, FL · 1,120 students
- Creekside Middle SchoolFairfield, OH · 1,111 students
- Creekside Middle SchoolWoodstock, IL · 736 students
Nearby schools
- Marshall Elementary0.3 mi · 515
- Vannoy Elementary0.5 mi · 536
- Independent Elementary0.5 mi · 662
- Canyon Middle0.6 mi · 1,418
- Castro Valley High0.9 mi · 2,874
- Castro Valley Elementary1.1 mi · 502
Frequently asked questions
About Creekside MiddleHow many students attend Creekside Middle?
Creekside Middle enrolls approximately 754 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Creekside Middle serve?
Creekside Middle serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle is approximately 20.1:1 (38 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Creekside Middle?
At Creekside Middle, the student body is approximately 18% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% Black, 47% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Is Creekside Middle public or private?
Creekside Middle is a public K-12 school, overseen by Castro Valley Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.