Castro Valley Elementary vs Creekside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castro Valley Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Creekside Middle
Castro Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Castro Valley Elementary Castro Valley, California | Creekside Middle Castro Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1440 of 5,693 | #186 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19103 of 50,301 | #3314 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| city | Castro Valley | Castro Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 58.6).
- •Creekside Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 55%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.9).
- •Creekside Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 502.
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 Castro Valley Elementary better than Creekside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 58.6 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 Castro Valley Elementary and Creekside Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Castro Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Valley Elementary: 502. Creekside Middle: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Valley Elementary and Creekside Middle rank in California?
Castro Valley Elementary is 1440th of 5,693 and Creekside Middle is 186th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).