Excellent
#10 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 1% in state
Creek View Elementary School
Elementary School · Alabaster City · Maylene, AL
An Alabaster City elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8568 Highway 17, Maylene, AL 35114
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creek View Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 29 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Creek View Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,335
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Alabaster Weekday Early Education ProgramPrivate · tuition | 3.0 | PK–K | 2.6 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 3.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu MinistryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alabaster City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creek View Elementary School is listed in Alabaster City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creek View Elementary School
Creek View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Maylene, AL, part of Alabaster City, serving approximately 956 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creek View Elementary School
What grades does Creek View Elementary School serve?
Creek View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Creek View Elementary School?
Creek View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 956 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creek View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creek View Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creek View Elementary School rank in AL?
Creek View Elementary School ranks #10 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Creek View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creek View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Creek View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creek View Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Creek View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Creek View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creek View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Creek View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creek View Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Creek View Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 956
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (205) 685-6100
- Area population (ZIP 35114)
- 7,777
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35114; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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