Apricot Valley Elementary vs Creekside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 408 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apricot Valley Elementary
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
788 students
Creekside Middle
Patterson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
907 students
| Measure | Apricot Valley Elementary Patterson, California | Creekside Middle Patterson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3306 of 5,693 | #1063 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38375 of 50,301 | #14302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 788 | 907 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 907 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 19% |
| city | Patterson | Patterson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apricot Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 16.8).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 79.1%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.6).
- •Creekside Middle is the larger school with 907 students compared with 788.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apricot Valley Elementary better than Creekside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Apricot Valley Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 16.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Apricot Valley Elementary and Creekside Middle?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Patterson and Patterson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apricot Valley Elementary: 788. Creekside Middle: 907. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apricot Valley Elementary and Creekside Middle rank in California?
Apricot Valley Elementary is 3306th of 5,693 and Creekside Middle is 1063rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).