Creekside Middle School

Summary:

Creekside Middle School is a public middle school located in Zeeland, Michigan, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 604. The school is part of the Zeeland Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creekside Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Michigan middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 82-207 over the past 8 years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally higher than the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 53.2% of 6th graders and 48.4% of 7th graders at Creekside were proficient or better in M-Step ELA, compared to 37.5% and 37.9% statewide, respectively. Creekside also outperforms the Zeeland Public Schools district in most subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, Creekside Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (16.72%) and Asian (4.3%) students.

However, Creekside Middle School has seen a fluctuation in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.4% in 2020-2021 to 22.5% in 2021-2022. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25.51% to 30.96% over the past 3 school years. This is higher than the nearby Cityside Middle School (23.78%) but lower than some other nearby schools like Harbor Lights Middle School (52.26%) and Holland Middle School (67.58%). The school should focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring that all student subgroups are performing well academically, particularly those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 179 W Roosevelt Ave
       Zeeland, MI  49464-1127


(616) 748-3300

District: Zeeland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,221 Help


Students who attend Creekside Middle School usually attend:

High:    Zeeland West High School

Feeder schools for Creekside Middle School:

Elementary:    New Groningen School
    Quincy Elementary School
    Roosevelt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  604

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
16.7%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creekside Middle School ranks better than 82.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.07. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (16.7%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Middle School is $14,221.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Middle School 154th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Creekside Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Zeeland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeeland Public Schools 74th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Creekside Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Creekside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.03 336th 806 58.3%
2007 64.78 342nd 823 58.4%
2008 63.13 384th 839 54.2%
2009 71.61 249th 847 70.6%
2010 70.56 271st 851 68.2%
2011 65.99 328th 858 61.8%
2012 75.21 182nd 900 79.8%
2013 76.41 168th 919 81.7%
2014 79.63 142nd 921 84.6%
2015 82.14 120th 919 86.9%
2016 84.95 99th 894 88.9%
2017 85.68 82nd 821 90.0%
2018 87.38 86th 838 89.7%
2019 78.87 129th 792 83.7%
2021 72.52 133rd 675 80.3%
2022 80.02 113th 776 85.4%
2023 70.31 207th 883 76.6%
2024 77.07 154th 897 82.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Creekside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.60 47th 163 71.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Creekside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.21 47th 377 87.5%
2023 61.69 55th 199 72.4%
2024 41.36 104th 201 48.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Creekside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.14 58th 815 92.9%
2019 70.57 126th 672 81.3%
2021 84.29 36th 523 93.1%
2022 73.24 108th 691 84.4%
2023 49.88 368th 825 55.4%
2024 60.59 257th 836 69.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.11 96th 794 87.9%
2019 69.92 156th 658 76.3%
2021 61.99 145th 521 72.2%
2022 74.71 114th 657 82.6%
2023 65.62 200th 770 74.0%
2024 73.66 140th 771 81.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.53 75th 797 90.6%
2019 80.48 94th 639 85.3%
2021 72.36 109th 540 79.8%
2022 77.78 107th 658 83.7%
2023 65.05 204th 776 73.7%
2024 72.90 157th 786 80.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Creekside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.40 75th 104 27.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Creekside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.81 63rd 266 76.3%
2019 69.11 35th 137 74.5%
2021 55.77 28th 69 59.4%
2022 73.56 28th 138 79.7%
2023 46.68 126th 246 48.8%
2024 54.64 103rd 257 59.9%
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Rank History for White students at Creekside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.92 87th 678 87.2%
2019 77.48 110th 624 82.4%
2021 71.67 120th 577 79.2%
2022 79.26 103rd 638 83.9%
2023 63.74 205th 688 70.2%
2024 74.51 138th 701 80.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department 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 Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 534 2 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1989 581 3 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1990 620 2 18 20 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1991 675 2 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1992 703 3 16 26 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1993 754 3 9 30 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1994 783 4 11 33 2 n/a n/a 0 833
1995 812 1 13 34 2 n/a n/a 0 862
1996 812 1 13 34 2 n/a n/a 0 862
1997 431 0 11 32 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 467 2 15 36 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1999 501 4 18 41 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 498 6 31 28 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 479 3 29 42 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 450 2 27 43 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 450 2 27 43 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 436 2 30 45 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 378 5 32 44 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2006 355 28 46 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2007 338 3 27 43 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 341 1 24 42 n/a n/a n/a 0 408
2009 350 6 20 48 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 364 12 28 55 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2011 358 9 23 55 3 0 11 0 459
2012 368 4 33 65 1 0 14 0 485
2013 355 3 28 67 2 0 13 0 468
2014 432 8 31 73 2 0 13 0 559
2015 454 12 30 78 3 0 13 0 590
2016 497 9 34 82 3 3 14 0 642
2017 470 10 35 71 1 2 18 0 607
2018 487 10 27 75 1 2 17 0 619
2019 494 10 30 82 0 1 20 0 637
2020 482 8 27 89 0 1 17 0 624
2021 447 9 25 82 0 2 23 0 588
2022 453 10 27 82 0 3 25 0 600
2023 440 5 26 101 0 3 29 0 604

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
1988 558 n/a n/a n/a
1989 605 n/a n/a 3
1990 660 41.0 16.0 2
1991 709 n/a n/a n/a
1992 748 n/a n/a n/a
1993 796 n/a 0.0 6.4
1994 833 42.0 19.8 2.5
1995 862 44.2 19.5 0
1996 862 44.2 19.5 0
1997 474 25.0 19.0 5.3
1998 520 28.0 18.6 4.8
1999 564 31.0 18.2 5.3
2000 563 31.3 18.0 10.1
2001 556 29.5 18.8 9.7
2002 523 2.0 261.5 14.9
2003 523 2.0 261.5 14.9
2004 513 32.4 15.8 17.3
2005 459 29.4 15.6 20.5
2006 429 26.5 16.2 22.4
2007 411 24.1 17.1 27.5
2008 408 26.1 15.6 25.5
2009 424 25.3 16.8 27.4
2010 460 23.2 19.8 33.9
2011 459 24.7 18.5 34.4
2012 485 25.4 19.0 34.6
2013 468 27.2 17.1 25
2014 559 31.6 17.6 27.4
2015 590 31.0 19.0 25.1
2016 642 32.0 20.0 22.6
2017 607 32.2 18.8 23.4
2018 619 32.0 19.3 27
2019 637 32.2 19.7 28.6
2020 624 34.4 18.1 34.3
2021 588 35.2 16.6 25.5
2022 600 34.5 17.3 27.5
2023 604 37.0 16.3 31

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
1988 558 n/a n/a n/a
1989 605 n/a n/a 3
1990 660 41.0 16.0 2
1991 709 n/a n/a n/a
1992 748 n/a n/a n/a
1993 796 n/a 0.0 6.4
1994 833 42.0 19.8 2.5
1995 862 44.2 19.5 0
1996 862 44.2 19.5 0
1997 474 25.0 19.0 5.3
1998 520 28.0 18.6 4.8
1999 564 31.0 18.2 5.3
2000 563 31.3 18.0 10.1
2001 556 29.5 18.8 9.7
2002 523 2.0 261.5 14.9
2003 523 2.0 261.5 14.9
2004 513 32.4 15.8 17.3
2005 459 29.4 15.6 20.5
2006 429 26.5 16.2 22.4
2007 411 24.1 17.1 27.5
2008 408 26.1 15.6 25.5
2009 424 25.3 16.8 27.4
2010 460 23.2 19.8 33.9
2011 459 24.7 18.5 34.4
2012 485 25.4 19.0 34.6
2013 468 27.2 17.1 25
2014 559 31.6 17.6 27.4
2015 590 31.0 19.0 25.1
2016 642 32.0 20.0 22.6
2017 607 32.2 18.8 23.4
2018 619 32.0 19.3 27
2019 637 32.2 19.7 28.6
2020 624 34.4 18.1 34.3
2021 588 35.2 16.6 25.5
2022 600 34.5 17.3 27.5
2023 604 37.0 16.3 31

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $340 (3.4%) $9,692 (96.6%) $10,031
2020 $354 (3.3%) $10,327 (96.7%) $10,681
2021 $851 (7.1%) $11,213 (92.9%) $12,064
2022 $760 (5.9%) $12,049 (94.1%) $12,809
2023 $714 (5.0%) $13,507 (95.0%) $14,221

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Middle School

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 129th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 207th of 883 Middle schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Middle School)60.345.4
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Zeeland Public Schools)60.552.4
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Creekside Middle School)46.332.8
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Zeeland Public Schools)46.142.7
 3.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Middle School)58.846.4
 12.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Zeeland Public Schools)57.748.1
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Creekside Middle School)49.838.5
 11.3%
   7th Grade Math (Zeeland Public Schools)54.343.6
 10.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Creekside Middle School)34.135.2
 1.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Zeeland Public Schools)37.438.5
 1.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Middle School)69.372.6
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Zeeland Public Schools)72.674.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Middle School)59.442.5
 16.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Zeeland Public Schools)55.646.6
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students637604
 5.2%
African American105
 50%
American Indian00
Asian3026
 13.3%
Hispanic82101
 23.2%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White494440
 10.9%
Two or More Races2029
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.6%31%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside Middle School

Creekside Middle School ranks 154th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Creekside Middle School are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Creekside Middle School usually go on to attend Zeeland West High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Creekside Middle School.


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