Enrollment
907
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Patterson, CA
Creekside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063003004704
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Patterson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- 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 #6 of 8 public schools in Patterson, CA.
School address
District: Patterson Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063003004704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% 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 higher-need, large middle school in Patterson, California, enrolling 907 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 907 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #505.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students) and Apricot Valley Elementary (788 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
907
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 77.8%
White 6.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Creekside Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patterson Joint Unified, which includes Creekside Middle.
$14,988
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 63.9%
Federal 8.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apricot Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northmead Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~907 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Creekside Middle
How many students attend Creekside Middle?
Creekside Middle has 907 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Patterson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Middle?
67.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Patterson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Middle?
Creekside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Patterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Patterson, 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 Patterson on the city page.
Is Creekside Middle a good school?
Creekside Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Patterson Joint Unified?
Besides Creekside Middle, Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students), Apricot Valley Elementary (788 students), and Walnut Grove Elementary (744 students). See the Patterson Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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