Creekside Middle vs Northmead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 919 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Middle
Patterson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
907 students
Northmead Elementary
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students
| Measure | Creekside Middle Patterson, California | Northmead Elementary Patterson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 1,334 | #2049 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14302 of 15,369 | #26977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 907 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 907 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 51% |
| city | Patterson | Patterson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northmead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 16.8).
- •Northmead Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 19%).
- •Northmead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •Northmead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 79.1%).
- •Northmead Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.6).
- •Creekside Middle is the larger school with 907 students compared with 528.
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 Northmead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northmead Elementary ranks higher (47.3 vs 16.8 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 Northmead Elementary?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Patterson and Patterson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Middle: 907. Northmead Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Middle and Northmead Elementary rank in California?
Creekside Middle is 1063rd of 1,334 and Northmead Elementary is 2049th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).