CREEKSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Creekside Junior High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, located in Pearl River, LA with about 507 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Creekside Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Creekside Junior High, located on Highway 41 in Pearl River, Louisiana, serves as a key educational facility within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. The school focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 7 and 8. It aims to provide a structured environment that fosters academic growth while preparing students for the transition to high school, emphasizing both core curricular standards and the social-emotional development necessary for middle-grade learners.

As a community-centered school in the Pearl River area, Creekside Junior High plays an integral role in the local district. The school generally offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to engage students and encourage participation in the school community. By prioritizing a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and student involvement, the school strives to create a supportive foundation that helps its young scholars develop the skills and confidence needed for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Creekside Junior High at (985) 863-5882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

65434 Highway 41
Pearl River, LA 70452
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CREEKSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pearl River, LA with about 507 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
St. Tammany Parish
Total Students:
507
Teachers:
28.35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 507 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CREEKSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.0%
Black or African American
10.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.