Creekside Middle vs Pioneer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 327 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
Pioneer Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Creekside Middle Castro Valley, California | Pioneer Middle Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 1,334 | #964 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3314 of 15,369 | #13757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 754 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 19% |
| city | Castro Valley | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 20.1).
- •Creekside Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 19%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 93.9%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.4).
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 Pioneer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 20.1 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 Pioneer Middle?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Middle: 754. Pioneer Middle: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Middle and Pioneer Middle rank in California?
Creekside Middle is 186th of 1,334 and Pioneer Middle is 964th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).