- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Creekside Middle held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 063003004704 · Patterson, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
907 enr · 19.7:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Patterson High (1,830 students)
Creekside Middle held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 42.3 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
- Patterson High
Patterson High
1,830 students
- This school
Creekside Middle
907 students
- Apricot Valley
Apricot Valley Elementary
788 students
- Walnut Grove E
Walnut Grove Elementary
744 students
- Las Palmas Ele 642
Las Palmas Elementary
642 students
- Northmead Elem 528
Northmead Elementary
528 students
What this shows Creekside Middle reports 907 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,177
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
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.
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
District finance for Patterson Joint Unified reports $16,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~907 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 920 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, 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 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.
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.