Creekside Junior High

Summary:

Creekside Junior High is a public middle school located in Pearl River, Louisiana, serving 534 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, which is ranked 21 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating.

Creekside Junior High stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently scoring above the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The school's Algebra I proficiency rate is particularly impressive, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (71%) and state (62%) averages. However, the school's performance is generally lower than the top-performing St. Tammany Parish district average. Creekside Junior High is also noteworthy for its ability to effectively serve its special education students, ranking in the top 15% of Louisiana middle schools in this category.

The racial makeup of Creekside Junior High is notably different from some nearby schools, with a much higher percentage of White students (76.59%) and lower percentages of African American (8.05%) and Hispanic (8.99%) students. This could suggest that the school's attendance zone or community demographics differ from the surrounding areas. Additionally, Creekside Junior High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.28% to 68.72% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than those with more economically disadvantaged student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 65434 Highway 41
       Pearl River, LA  70452


(985) 863-5882

District: St. Tammany Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,667 Help


Students who attend Creekside Junior High usually attend:

High:    Pearl River High School

Feeder schools for Creekside Junior High:

Elementary:    Alton Elementary School
    Little Pearl Elementary School
    Riverside Elementary School
    Sixth Ward Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
African American:
11.0%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.9% Help


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Compare Details Creekside Junior High ranks better than 58.6% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked middle schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), African American (11%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Junior High is 11.9, which is the 7th best among 11 middle schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Junior High is $14,667. 9 middle schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Junior High 186th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Creekside Junior High in the ranking list.)

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St. Tammany Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Tammany Parish 21st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Creekside Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 57.14 194th 396 51.0%
2008 50.82 228th 413 44.8%
2009 52.74 223rd 425 47.5%
2010 49.83 236th 408 42.2%
2011 50.52 241st 412 41.5%
2012 50.22 239th 442 45.9%
2013 62.93 165th 457 63.9%
2014 68.96 139th 470 70.4%
2015 60.36 191st 482 60.4%
2016 59.94 185th 435 57.5%
2017 48.05 254th 437 41.9%
2018 41.60 240th 411 41.6%
2019 43.31 274th 449 39.0%
2021 62.25 170th 459 63.0%
2022 56.76 205th 460 55.4%
2023 62.12 169th 465 63.7%
2024 59.15 186th 449 58.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.51 40th 63 36.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.45 80th 202 60.4%
2021 73.78 35th 210 83.3%
2022 61.51 53rd 206 74.3%
2023 83.28 14th 206 93.2%
2024 75.19 32nd 175 81.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.35 213th 403 47.1%
2019 40.62 273rd 430 36.5%
2021 60.65 170th 455 62.6%
2022 51.46 220th 458 52.0%
2023 57.13 184th 459 59.9%
2024 52.55 209th 444 52.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.72 230th 418 45.0%
2021 65.05 155th 441 64.9%
2022 46.47 250th 441 43.3%
2023 55.83 205th 444 53.8%
2024 63.34 158th 415 61.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.22 31st 170 81.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.65 269th 418 35.6%
2021 57.08 182nd 442 58.8%
2022 62.75 160th 442 63.8%
2023 65.11 151st 443 65.9%
2024 59.45 168th 426 60.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.86 161st 313 48.6%
2019 24.31 268th 338 20.7%
2021 42.36 197th 352 44.0%
2022 31.27 242nd 360 32.8%
2023 49.29 170th 360 52.8%
2024 65.36 103rd 333 69.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.72 62nd 128 51.6%
2021 80.98 20th 153 86.9%
2022 52.84 79th 163 51.5%
2023 50.01 85th 163 47.9%
2024 27.81 115th 152 24.3%
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Rank History for White students at Creekside Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.09 267th 338 21.0%
2019 23.44 295th 350 15.7%
2021 44.23 211th 358 41.1%
2022 40.98 233rd 362 35.6%
2023 37.82 240th 352 31.8%
2024 38.97 217th 320 32.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Creekside Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 415 52 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2003 415 52 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2004 429 59 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 472 60 0 13 4 n/a n/a 0 549
2006 477 55 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 491 49 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 554
2008 512 64 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 475 52 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 540
2010 449 48 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 507
2011 458 42 0 8 3 0 0 0 511
2012 491 42 0 8 1 0 0 0 542
2013 469 52 0 12 3 0 0 0 536
2014 485 63 0 13 2 0 2 0 565
2015 459 56 0 19 2 0 6 0 542
2016 443 57 0 10 1 0 7 0 518
2017 446 40 0 13 1 0 7 0 507
2018 426 53 1 19 1 0 7 0 507
2019 476 42 1 30 2 0 12 0 563
2020 444 54 2 34 2 0 23 0 559
2021 362 46 2 34 1 0 25 0 470
2022 377 51 2 47 1 0 28 0 506
2023 409 43 3 48 1 0 30 0 534
2024 339 51 2 47 1 0 24 0 464

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 476 33.0 14.4 48.3
2003 476 33.0 14.4 48.3
2004 503 35.0 14.4 59.8
2005 549 35.4 15.5 64.1
2006 546 35.1 15.6 70.1
2007 554 34.9 15.9 64.8
2008 589 36.4 16.2 65.2
2009 540 35.4 15.3 64.1
2010 507 36.1 14.0 71
2011 511 30.7 16.6 71.4
2012 542 36.6 14.7 67.7
2013 536 36.6 14.6 69.2
2014 565 37.0 15.2 70.1
2015 542 37.0 14.6 72.1
2016 518 44.0 11.7 69.3
2017 507 34.0 14.8 63.7
2018 507 28.3 17.8 68.2
2019 563 28.4 19.8 66.8
2020 559 27.4 20.4 70.8
2021 470 26.8 17.5 68.7
2022 506 26.9 18.7 43.3
2023 534 27.6 19.3 53.4
2024 464 38.7 11.9 56.9

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 476 33.0 14.4 48.3
2003 476 33.0 14.4 48.3
2004 503 35.0 14.4 59.8
2005 549 35.4 15.5 64.1
2006 546 35.1 15.6 70.1
2007 554 34.9 15.9 64.8
2008 589 36.4 16.2 65.2
2009 540 35.4 15.3 64.1
2010 507 36.1 14.0 71
2011 511 30.7 16.6 71.4
2012 542 36.6 14.7 67.7
2013 536 36.6 14.6 69.2
2014 565 37.0 15.2 70.1
2015 542 37.0 14.6 72.1
2016 518 44.0 11.7 69.3
2017 507 34.0 14.8 63.7
2018 507 28.3 17.8 68.2
2019 563 28.4 19.8 66.8
2020 559 27.4 20.4 70.8
2021 470 26.8 17.5 68.7
2022 506 26.9 18.7 43.3
2023 534 27.6 19.3 53.4
2024 464 38.7 11.9 56.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Creekside Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,826
2018 $13,346
2019 $11,970
2020 $12,202
2021 $15,312
2022 $14,667

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 274th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 169th of 465 Middle schools
 24.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Junior High)5365
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7773
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Junior High)6072
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)7980
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Creekside Junior High)5049
 1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6856
 12%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Junior High)5574
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7371
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Junior High)5962
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)7975
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Creekside Junior High)5666
 10%
   7th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6867
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Junior High)5247
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)5954
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Junior High)6470
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)7975
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Creekside Junior High)6860
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)7563
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students563534
 5.2%
African American4243
 2.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic3048
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White476409
 14.1%
Two or More Races1230
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.8%53.4%
 13.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside Junior High

Students at Creekside Junior High are 73% White, 11% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Creekside Junior High ranks 186th of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 464 students attended Creekside Junior High.

Students who attend Creekside Junior High usually go on to attend Pearl River High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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