Creekside Middle vs Fairview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Middle
Castro Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Fairview Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
543 students
| Measure | Creekside Middle Castro Valley, California | Fairview Elementary Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 1,334 | #4044 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3314 of 15,369 | #43070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 754 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 24% |
| city | Castro Valley | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 22.8).
- •Creekside Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 24%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 39%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 73.1%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 25.9).
- •Creekside Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 543.
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 Middle better than Fairview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 22.8 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 Creekside Middle and Fairview Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Middle: 754. Fairview Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Middle and Fairview Elementary rank in California?
Creekside Middle is 186th of 1,334 and Fairview Elementary is 4044th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).