Creekside Middle School
Tel:
(616)748-3300
- Creekside Middle School serves 607 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Creekside Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Creekside Middle School's student population of 607 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 607 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Creekside Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Creekside Middle School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #812 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 78% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Zeeland Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Creekside Middle School is Early Childhood Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Zeeland Quest (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roosevelt Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Zeeland Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 277 students
0.0 miles
175 West Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616)748-3050 0.0 K-5 277 - Zeeland Zeeland Quest Grades: K-8 | 178 students
0.1 miles
175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616)748-3065 0.1 K-8 178 - Zeeland Early Childhood Center Grades: K-12
0.3 miles
140 West Mckinley Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616)748-3275 0.3 K-12 n/a - Zeeland Cityside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 668 students
0.8 miles
320 East Main Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616)748-3200 0.8 6-8 668 - Zeeland Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
0.8 miles
60 East Lincoln Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616)748-3350 0.8 K-5 428
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