Castro Valley High vs Creekside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castro Valley High
Castro Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,874 students
Creekside Middle
Castro Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Castro Valley High Castro Valley, California | Creekside Middle Castro Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 1,343 | #186 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5550 of 16,910 | #3314 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,874 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 2,874 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 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 61.0).
- •Creekside Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 40%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.8).
- •Castro Valley High is the larger school with 2,874 students compared with 754.
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 High better than Creekside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 61.0 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 High and Creekside Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Castro Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Valley High: 2,874. Creekside Middle: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Valley High and Creekside Middle rank in California?
Castro Valley High is 232nd of 1,343 and Creekside Middle is 186th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).