Serving 479 students in grades 5-6, Creekside Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Creekside Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dexter school district, covering approximately 84.1 square miles in and around Dexter, MI. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creekside Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Creekside Intermediate School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
100 acres
School Motto
Champion Learning: Develop, Educate, Inspire!
School Rankings
Creekside Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Intermediate School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside Intermediate School's ranking?
Creekside Intermediate School is ranked #559 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Creekside Intermediate School?
479 students attend Creekside Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Creekside Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creekside Intermediate School?
Creekside Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Creekside Intermediate School offer ?
Creekside Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Creekside Intermediate School part of?
Creekside Intermediate School is part of Dexter Community School District.
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