Creekside Middle vs Independent Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 880 m 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
Independent Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
| Measure | Creekside Middle Castro Valley, California | Independent Elementary Castro Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 1,334 | #513 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3314 of 15,369 | #7520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 754 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| city | Castro Valley | Castro Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 70.1).
- •Independent Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Independent Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •Independent Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 39.1%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 25.5).
- •Creekside Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 662.
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 Independent Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independent Elementary ranks higher (75.7 vs 70.1 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 Independent Elementary?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Castro Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Middle: 754. Independent Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Middle and Independent Elementary rank in California?
Creekside Middle is 186th of 1,334 and Independent Elementary is 513th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).