Creekside Middle School

Q: Is Creekside Middle School a good school?

Creekside Middle School ranks 279 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Creekside Middle School is a public middle school located in Port Orange, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,222 students. The school is part of the Volusia County School District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creekside Middle School consistently outperforms the Volusia County and Florida state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Creekside had 99% proficiency in Algebra 1, compared to 67% for Volusia and 55% for Florida. Similarly, their Geometry proficiency was 100%, compared to 47% for Volusia and 53% for Florida. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and district averages, ranging from 25.4% to 28.7% in recent years, while the Volusia average is around 12%. Creekside Middle School also has a more racially diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as New Smyrna Beach Middle and Ormond Beach Middle.

The higher per-student spending at Creekside Middle School, ranging from $8,105 to $8,900 per student in recent years, compared to the Volusia average of around $8,388, may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. However, the school should continue to investigate the underlying causes of the chronic absenteeism issue and implement strategies to improve attendance, ensuring that all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, have equal access to educational opportunities and support.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6801 Airport Rd
Port Orange, FL 32128

(386) 304-5500

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
279^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,900

Students who attend Creekside Middle School usually attend:

High:

New Smyrna Beach High School

Feeder schools for Creekside Middle School:

Elementary:

Cypress Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 1,162

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.1%

Hispanic:

9.5%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Creekside Middle School ranks better than 76.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 12 ranked middle schools in the Volusia School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.13. (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 Racial makeup is: White (75.1%), Hispanic (9.5%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School is 17.8, which is the 5^th best among 12 middle schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Creekside Middle School employs 65.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Middle School is $8,900. 7 middle schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Creekside Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Middle School 279^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Creekside Middle School in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Creekside Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	84.82	72^nd	593	87.9%
2005	84.64	76^th	602	87.4%
2006	82.53	97^th	675	85.6%
2007	79.20	129^th	736	82.5%
2008	79.10	138^th	740	81.4%
2009	81.74	115^th	780	85.3%
2010	79.38	144^th	839	82.8%
2011	79.60	163^rd	891	81.7%
2012	76.10	194^th	897	78.4%
2013	78.41	178^th	956	81.4%
2014	74.87	226^th	999	77.4%
2016	75.73	223^rd	997	77.6%
2017	76.39	221^st	1031	78.6%
2018	74.01	244^th	1035	76.4%
2019	72.61	275^th	1099	75.0%
2021	74.75	261^st	1136	77.0%
2022	74.98	253^rd	1148	78.0%
2023	75.41	249^th	1177	78.8%
2024	74.13	279^th	1196	76.7%

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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 Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	1106	45	16	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	1199
2003	1106	45	16	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	1199
2004	1179	46	15	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1266
2005	1246	51	22	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1343
2006	1180	39	35	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	1289
2007	1060	39	36	40	1	n/a	n/a	32	1208
2008	1034	41	38	41	4	n/a	n/a	34	1192
2009	1034	58	41	37	4	n/a	n/a	36	1210
2010	1002	66	33	65	3	n/a	n/a	39	1208
2011	938	71	31	57	3	1	37	0	1138
2012	924	78	40	62	4	1	34	0	1143
2013	930	80	45	46	5	0	25	0	1131
2014	931	73	44	48	3	1	31	0	1131
2015	956	73	46	58	4	1	39	0	1177
2016	948	70	55	67	4	2	42	0	1188
2017	1013	70	52	63	5	3	35	0	1241
2018	981	72	44	63	4	3	33	0	1200
2019	918	74	45	70	5	4	36	0	1152
2020	933	82	45	83	5	3	45	0	1196
2021	800	66	43	85	3	1	40	0	1038
2022	914	75	52	99	2	2	57	0	1201
2023	907	88	51	119	2	2	53	0	1222
2024	873	71	54	110	2	2	50	0	1162

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1199	65.0	18.4	18.6
2003	1199	65.0	18.4	18.6
2004	1266	67.0	18.9	20.7
2005	1343	70.0	19.2	18.6
2006	1289	70.0	18.4	20.2
2007	1208	72.0	16.8	17.3
2008	1192	69.0	17.3	15.2
2009	1210	70.4	19.1	22.1
2010	1208	62.5	19.3	27
2011	1138	63.0	18.0	32.8
2012	1143	64.5	17.7	33.9
2013	1131	59.0	19.1	35.5
2014	1131	64.0	17.6	37.6
2015	1177	69.0	17.0	41
2016	1188	70.0	16.9	41.1
2017	1241	73.0	17.0	40
2018	1200	66.0	18.1	41.4
2019	1152	65.0	17.7	39.9
2020	1196	65.5	18.2	37.3
2021	1038	53.0	19.5	42.3
2022	1201	60.5	19.8	39.7
2023	1222	63.5	19.2	38.7
2024	1162	65.1	17.8	36.7

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1199	65.0	18.4	18.6
2003	1199	65.0	18.4	18.6
2004	1266	67.0	18.9	20.7
2005	1343	70.0	19.2	18.6
2006	1289	70.0	18.4	20.2
2007	1208	72.0	16.8	17.3
2008	1192	69.0	17.3	15.2
2009	1210	70.4	19.1	22.1
2010	1208	62.5	19.3	27
2011	1138	63.0	18.0	32.8
2012	1143	64.5	17.7	33.9
2013	1131	59.0	19.1	35.5
2014	1131	64.0	17.6	37.6
2015	1177	69.0	17.0	41
2016	1188	70.0	16.9	41.1
2017	1241	73.0	17.0	40
2018	1200	66.0	18.1	41.4
2019	1152	65.0	17.7	39.9
2020	1196	65.5	18.2	37.3
2021	1038	53.0	19.5	42.3
2022	1201	60.5	19.8	39.7
2023	1222	63.5	19.2	38.7
2024	1162	65.1	17.8	36.7

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 Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$395 (6.0%)	$6,177 (94.0%)	$6,572
2019	$401 (5.6%)	$6,743 (94.4%)	$7,143
2020	$274 (4.0%)	$6,560 (96.0%)	$6,833
2021	$565 (6.9%)	$7,610 (93.1%)	$8,177
2022	$1,514 (18.7%)	$6,592 (81.3%)	$8,105
2023	$1,617 (18.2%)	$7,283 (81.8%)	$8,900

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 275^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 249^th of 1177 Middle schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Middle School)	66	60	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	48	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Middle School)	63	58	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	48	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Middle School)	58	55	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	47	41	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Middle School)	60	60
7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	47	38	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Middle School)	67	68	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	44	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Middle School)	69	65	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)	29	26	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Creekside Middle School)	72	67	5%
8th Grade Science (Volusia)	57	47	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Creekside Middle School)	76	79	3%
End of Course Civics (Volusia)	68	65	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Creekside Middle School)	100	95	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Creekside Middle School)	100	96	4%
End of Course Geometry (Volusia)	55	40	15%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1152	1222	6.1%
African American	74	88	18.9%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	45	51	13.3%
Hispanic	70	119	70%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	918	907	1.2%
Two or More Races	36	53	47.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	38.7%	1.2%

Schools Near Creekside Middle School

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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 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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Creekside Middle School	Public	6-8	6801 Airport Rd	Port Orange	32128	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 304-5500	1,162	65	17.8	36.7%	873 (75.1%)	71 (6.1%)	110 (9.5%)	54 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.3%)	74.1	279^th of 1196 public middle schools	76.7%		75.4	249^th of 1177 public middle schools	78.8%	30	60.0	61.0	69.0	66.0	61.0	69.0	71.0	99.0	100.0	82.0	$8,900	$1,617	$7,283
Silver Sands Middle School	Public	6-8	1300 Herbert St	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 322-7550	1,099	64	17.3	57.9%	711 (64.7%)	180 (16.4%)	99 (9.0%)	25 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	80 (7.3%)	54.2	528^th of 1196 public middle schools	55.9%		50.3	559^th of 1177 public middle schools	52.5%	31	55.0	54.0	51.0	49.0	53.0	37.0	61.0	91.0	97.0	70.0	$9,358	$1,439	$7,918
New Smyrna Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 S Myrtle Ave	New Smyrna Beach	32168	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 426-7450	969	63	15.3	56.1%	762 (78.6%)	77 (7.9%)	56 (5.8%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	61 (6.3%)	50.3	586^th of 1196 public middle schools	51.0%		46.6	610^th of 1177 public middle schools	48.2%	24	48.0	50.0	49.0	51.0	47.0	42.0	60.0	79.0	64.0	71.0	$9,700	$1,411	$8,291
Campbell Middle School	Public	6-8	625 S Keech St	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 239-6250	842	44	19.1	87.6%	143 (17.0%)	534 (63.4%)	102 (12.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (6.8%)	22.6	962^nd of 1196 public middle schools	19.6%		15	1041^st of 1177 public middle schools	11.6%	79	28.0	28.0	26.0	38.0	41.0	45.0	28.0	83.0	92.0	41.0	$10,516	$2,200	$8,315
David C. Hinson Senior Middle School	Public	6-8	1860 N Clyde Morris Blvd	Daytona Beach	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 274-6408	902	53	17.1	57.2%	493 (54.7%)	204 (22.6%)	80 (8.9%)	51 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (8.0%)	50.7	575^th of 1196 public middle schools	51.9%		51.9	540^th of 1177 public middle schools	54.1%	35	49.0	48.0	52.0	53.0	51.0	36.0	57.0	94.0	93.0	70.0	$8,893	$1,546	$7,347
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 Parnell Ct	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 860-3391	1,007	51	19.7	62.9%	390 (38.7%)	130 (12.9%)	430 (42.7%)	8 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (4.5%)	35.9	783^rd of 1196 public middle schools	34.5%		34.5	783^rd of 1177 public middle schools	33.5%		44.0	43.0	35.0	42.0	46.0	29.0	50.0	97.0	97.0	69.0	$9,406	$1,285	$8,121
Galaxy Middle School	Public	6-8	2400 Eustace Ave	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7070	1,008	53	19.0	63.9%	327 (32.4%)	156 (15.5%)	460 (45.6%)	16 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (4.4%)	32.5	833^rd of 1196 public middle schools	30.4%		28.3	861^st of 1177 public middle schools	26.8%	28	41.0	40.0	36.0	44.0	45.0	31.0	41.0	73.0	90.0	63.0	$8,773	$1,726	$7,047
Deland Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 Aquarius Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6580	1,063	59	18.0	62.2%	492 (46.3%)	156 (14.7%)	351 (33.0%)	19 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.0%)	30.1	865^th of 1196 public middle schools	27.7%		27.1	883^rd of 1177 public middle schools	25.0%	18	42.0	37.0	37.0	39.0	45.0	25.0	39.0	74.0	84.0	62.0	$9,297	$2,002	$7,295
Ormond Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	151 Domicilio Ave	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 676-1250	876	51	17.1	53.2%	598 (68.3%)	126 (14.4%)	69 (7.9%)	15 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.3%)	65.1	384^th of 1196 public middle schools	67.9%		60.1	433^rd of 1177 public middle schools	63.2%	49	66.0	59.0	55.0	60.0	63.0	45.0	55.0	85.0	100.0	76.0	$8,965	$1,454	$7,511
Southwestern Middle School	Public	6-8	605 W New Hampshire Ave	Deland	32720	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 822-6700	704	39	18.0	67.5%	320 (45.5%)	167 (23.7%)	163 (23.2%)	19 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.7%)	54.4	524^th of 1196 public middle schools	56.2%		53	524^th of 1177 public middle schools	55.5%		51.0	39.0	54.0	58.0	42.0	75.0	62.0	83.0	73.0	68.0	$10,966	$1,807	$9,159

Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside Middle School

How many students attend Creekside Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,162 students attended Creekside Middle School.

Is Creekside Middle School a good school?

Creekside Middle School ranks 279^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Creekside Middle School attend?

Students who attend Creekside Middle School usually go on to attend New Smyrna Beach High School

What district is Creekside Middle School in?

Volusia

What is the racial makeup of Creekside Middle School?

Students at Creekside Middle School are 75% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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