Creekside Middle

19722 Center St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546

760 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Creekside Middle School is a public school located in the suburban community of Castro Valley, California, and serves as part of the Castro Valley Unified School District. The school typically enrolls students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on a curriculum designed to prepare early adolescents for the transition to high school. As a community-oriented institution, it emphasizes a balance of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and social-emotional development, striving to create an environment where students can explore their interests while meeting state educational standards.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Creekside Middle School is known for fostering a supportive campus culture that encourages parent and community engagement. The school offers various programs, including elective courses, sports, and student clubs, which provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills and personal hobbies. By leveraging its location within the Castro Valley area, the school maintains strong ties to local resources, aiming to provide a comprehensive middle school experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

760

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	132
Black	28
Asian	308
Two or More	110
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
308 (40.6 %)
White
176 (23.2 %)
Hispanic
132 (17.4 %)
Two or More
110 (14.5 %)
Black
28 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Castro Valley Unified
Phone:	(510)247-0665
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 249

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 257