Serving 1,428 students in grades 6-8, Creekside Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Creekside Middle School serves the west part of Carmel, IN, covering an area of approximately 16.5 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creekside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Creekside Middle School's student population of 1,428 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Creekside Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Middle School is 0.60, which is more 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
#25 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
29%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside Middle School's ranking?
Creekside Middle School is ranked #25 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Creekside Middle School often compared to?
Creekside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmel Middle School, Clay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Creekside Middle School?
1,428 students attend Creekside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Creekside Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creekside Middle School?
Creekside Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Creekside Middle School offer ?
Creekside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Creekside Middle School part of?
Creekside Middle School is part of Carmel Clay Schools.
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