Creekside Charter Academy

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Creekside Charter Academy ranks 919 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Creekside Charter Academy is an elementary and middle school located in Riverview, Florida, serving 776 students in grades K-8. As a public charter school within the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in Florida, Creekside Charter Academy has consistently outperformed the district and state averages on standardized tests.

Creekside Charter Academy's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 91% proficiency in EOC Algebra 1 compared to 56% for Hillsborough County and 55% for Florida, and 58% proficiency in 5th grade Statewide Science compared to 47% for Hillsborough and 53% for Florida. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.6% in 2018-2019 to 28.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has sharply increased from 21.04% in 2020-2021 to 59.79% in 2022-2023, indicating growing socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Hillsborough County district, Creekside Charter Academy generally outperforms them on academic measures, such as test scores and proficiency rates. However, some schools, like Dorothy C. York PK-8 Magnet School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting there may be opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices. As Creekside Charter Academy navigates the emerging challenges of chronic absenteeism and increasing socioeconomic needs, the school may benefit from exploring targeted interventions and support to ensure continued student success.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

14020 Us Hwy 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578

(813) 419-5340

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
919^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,069

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 773

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.0%

African American:

33.5%

White:

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Creekside Charter Academy ranks better than 59.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 59^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.18. (See more...)

Compare Details Creekside Charter Academy ranks better than 66.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Creekside Charter Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40%), African American (33.5%), White (18.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Charter Academy is 18.8. 162 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Creekside Charter Academy employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Charter Academy is $8,069. 171 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Creekside Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Charter Academy 405^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Creekside Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Creekside Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	45.27	1195^th	2182	45.2%
2021	32.27	1512^th	2247	32.7%
2022	39.48	1335^th	2219	39.8%
2023	48.98	1124^th	2240	49.8%
2024	57.18	919^th	2256	59.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Creekside Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	50.90	541^st	1136	52.4%
2022	56.05	472^nd	1148	58.9%
2023	60.13	434^th	1177	63.1%
2024	63.66	405^th	1196	66.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Creekside Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	166	148	7	261	1	3	31	617
2020	161	169	8	295	0	1	43	677
2021	110	210	11	287	0	1	32	651
2022	126	252	12	306	0	2	37	735
2023	138	260	14	318	0	0	46	776
2024	144	259	16	309	1	0	44	773

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Creekside Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	617	40.0	15.4	43.6
2020	677	35.0	19.3	22
2021	651	36.0	18.0	21
2022	735	45.0	16.3	55.5
2023	776	39.0	19.8	59.8
2024	773	41.0	18.8	52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Creekside Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	617	40.0	15.4	43.6
2020	677	35.0	19.3	22
2021	651	36.0	18.0	21
2022	735	45.0	16.3	55.5
2023	776	39.0	19.8	59.8
2024	773	41.0	18.8	52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Creekside Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$814 (3.2%)	$24,768 (96.8%)	$25,582
2020	$1,009 (14.2%)	$6,087 (85.8%)	$7,096
2021	$1,017 (13.4%)	$6,586 (86.6%)	$7,603
2022	$404 (5.4%)	$7,129 (94.6%)	$7,533
2023	$1,071 (13.3%)	$6,998 (86.7%)	$8,069

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Charter Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1195^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1124^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Charter Academy)	54	44	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Creekside Charter Academy)	57	38	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Charter Academy)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Charter Academy)	61	60	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Charter Academy)	55	38	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Charter Academy)	53	31	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Creekside Charter Academy)	46	63	17%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Charter Academy)	51	53	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Charter Academy)	49	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	617	776	25.8%
African American	148	260	75.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	14	100%
Hispanic	261	318	21.8%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	166	138	16.9%
Two or More Races	31	46	48.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.6%	59.8%	16.2%

Schools Near Creekside Charter Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Creekside Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	14020 Us Hwy 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 419-5340	773	41	18.8	52.4%	144 (18.6%)	259 (33.5%)	309 (40.0%)	16 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.7%)	57.2	919^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.3%		49	1124^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.8%	205	64.0	53.0	45.0	62.0	60.0	60.0	72.0	48.0	58.0	61.0	51.0	46.0	58.0	56.0	91.0		100.0	66.0	$8,069	$1,071	$6,998
Big Bend Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9906 Symmes Road	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 412-6111	19	1	19.0	36.8%	6 (31.6%)	4 (21.1%)	5 (26.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (21.1%)								(n/a)
Summerfield Crossings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11050 Fairway Meadow Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5621	930	53	17.5	52.8%	190 (20.4%)	302 (32.5%)	331 (35.6%)	24 (2.6%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (8.4%)	26.5	1726^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.5%		27.1	1678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.1%	48	39.0	40.0	46.0				48.0	41.0	37.0				43.0						$8,215	$1,684	$6,530
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	14150 Gate Dancer Rd	Sun City Center	33573	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 535-7806	957	55	17.4	48.9%	196 (20.5%)	365 (38.1%)	292 (30.5%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (9.0%)	28.3	1672^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.9%		19.8	1900^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.2%	228	45.0	38.0	46.0				41.0	46.0	41.0				45.0						$8,924	$1,654	$7,271
Collins Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	12424 Summerfield Blvd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5400	1,534	90	17.1	37.0%	581 (37.9%)	363 (23.7%)	428 (27.9%)	39 (2.5%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	116 (7.6%)	50.5	1082^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		57.8	893^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	60.1%	189	53.0	47.0	52.0	63.0	54.0	46.0	62.0	54.0	54.0	71.0	44.0	64.0	40.0	56.0	86.0			78.0	$8,879	$1,492	$7,387
Southshore Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11667 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 769-1209	1,171	63	18.5	19.4%	248 (21.2%)	331 (28.3%)	481 (41.1%)	27 (2.3%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	77 (6.6%)	31.9	1566^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.6%		33.7	1500^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.0%	66	52.0	44.0	39.0	59.0	55.0	49.0	60.0	43.0	15.0	50.0	54.0	42.0	23.0	33.0	63.0	80.0	83.0	68.0	$7,560	$764	$6,795
Corr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13020 Kings Lake Dr	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5345	647	45	14.5	66.0%	104 (16.1%)	177 (27.4%)	321 (49.6%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	30 (4.6%)	17.6	1965^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.9%		21.2	1864^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.8%	101	40.0	25.0	31.0				45.0	36.0	42.0				35.0						$12,088	$2,950	$9,138
Doby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Covington Garden Dr	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5388	618	39	15.8	48.4%	236 (38.2%)	135 (21.8%)	171 (27.7%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (9.9%)	37.8	1410^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.5%		43.1	1250^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.2%	160	48.0	33.0	48.0				59.0	43.0	52.0				52.0						$10,194	$1,850	$8,344
Summerfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11990 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5115	830	53	15.6	56.6%	229 (27.6%)	160 (19.3%)	350 (42.2%)	29 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.5%)	33.2	1533^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	32.0%		41.3	1295^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.2%	238	49.0	46.0	43.0				44.0	34.0	57.0				48.0						$9,670	$1,980	$7,691
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	5995 Covington Garden Drive	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	1,420	93	15.3	29.3%	617 (43.5%)	276 (19.4%)	365 (25.7%)	40 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	118 (8.3%)	83.9	322^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	85.7%					(n/a)	68.0	72.0	68.0	78.0	70.0	61.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	92.0	29.0	76.0	68.0	56.0	90.0	100.0		78.0	$10,182	$1,694	$8,488

Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside Charter Academy

What is the racial makeup of Creekside Charter Academy?

Students at Creekside Charter Academy are 40% Hispanic, 34% African American, 19% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Creekside Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 773 students attended Creekside Charter Academy.

Is Creekside Charter Academy a good school?

Creekside Charter Academy ranks 919^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Creekside Charter Academy in?

Hillsborough

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