Cityside Middle School vs Creekside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cityside Middle School
Zeeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
Creekside Middle School
Zeeland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
577 students
| Measure | Cityside Middle School Zeeland, Michigan | Creekside Middle School Zeeland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 485 | #77 of 485 |
| National rank | #2999 of 15,369 | #3036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 771 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Zeeland | Zeeland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.6 vs 71.4).
- •Cityside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Cityside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 21.5%).
- •Creekside Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.8).
- •Cityside Middle School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 577.
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 Cityside Middle School better than Creekside Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cityside Middle School and Creekside Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Zeeland and Zeeland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cityside Middle School: 771. Creekside Middle School: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cityside Middle School and Creekside Middle School rank in Michigan?
Cityside Middle School is 76th of 485 and Creekside Middle School is 77th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).