Enrollment
754
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Castro Valley, CA
Creekside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060780006909
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Castro Valley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Middle ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Castro Valley, CA.
School address
District: Castro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060780006909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekside Middle
Creekside Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Castro Valley, California, enrolling 754 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
Enrollment of 754 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #737.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Castro Valley Unified spends $13,179 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Castro Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Canyon Middle (1,418 students): Creekside Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 23.2:1).
Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students) and Canyon Middle (1,418 students) alongside Creekside Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Creekside Middle compares
Creekside Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
White 18.3%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Creekside Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castro Valley Unified, which includes Creekside Middle.
$13,179
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Creekside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independent Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vannoy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Castro Valley
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Creekside Middle
How many students attend Creekside Middle?
Creekside Middle has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Castro Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Middle?
23.2% of students at Creekside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Middle is Asian at 46.7% of enrollment, in Castro Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Middle?
Creekside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekside Middle rank among public schools in Castro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Middle ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Castro Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Castro Valley on the city page.
Is Creekside Middle a good school?
Creekside Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Castro Valley Unified?
Besides Creekside Middle, Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students), Canyon Middle (1,418 students), and Independent Elementary (662 students). See the Castro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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