Creekside Elementary vs Meadowbrook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
Meadowbrook Middle
Poway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary San Diego, California | Meadowbrook Middle Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 5,693 | #173 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3423 of 50,301 | #3124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 59% |
| city | San Diego | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 71.0).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 59%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 69%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 24.6%).
- •Meadowbrook Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.5).
- •Meadowbrook Middle is the larger school with 972 students compared with 585.
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 Creekside Elementary better than Meadowbrook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 71.0 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 Creekside Elementary and Meadowbrook Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 585. Meadowbrook Middle: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Meadowbrook Middle rank in California?
Creekside Elementary is 118th of 5,693 and Meadowbrook Middle is 173rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).