- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Creekside Middle held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 060780006909 · Castro Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 22.2:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Castro Valley High (2,874 students)
Creekside Middle held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Creekside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castro Valley
Castro Valley High
2,874 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,418 students
- This school 754
Creekside Middle
754 students
- Independent El 662
Independent Elementary
662 students
- Proctor Elemen 613
Proctor Elementary
613 students
- Vannoy Element 536
Vannoy Elementary
536 students
What this shows Creekside Middle reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Middle compares
Creekside Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Castro Valley Unified reports $14,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~754 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.