Serving 907 students in grades 7-8, Creekside 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Creekside Middle serves the northeast part of Patterson, CA, covering an area of approximately 57.2 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creekside Middle School's student population of 907 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
907 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Creekside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7316 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside Middle School's ranking?
Creekside Middle School is ranked #7316 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Creekside Middle School?
907 students attend Creekside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Creekside Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creekside Middle School?
Creekside Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Creekside Middle School offer ?
Creekside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Creekside Middle School part of?
Creekside Middle School is part of Patterson Joint Unified School District.
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