Below Average
#7578 of 9,539 schools in CA
Creekside Elementary
Elementary School · Moreno Valley Unified
13563 Heacock St., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Enrollment
664
Student-Teacher
22.9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
664
Student-Teacher
22.9:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,578 of 9,539
In Moreno Valley
#32 of 47
public schools
In district
#26 of 38
Moreno Valley Unified
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Creekside Elementary
Elementary School in Moreno Valley · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Creekside Elementary
Creekside Elementary is a public elementary school in Moreno Valley, CA, part of Moreno Valley Unified. Creekside Elementary serves approximately 664 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Creekside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,578 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Creekside Elementary show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Creekside Elementary runs 22.9:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
40% of students at Creekside Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Creekside Elementary — Students at Creekside Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.
How Creekside Elementary Compares
See how Creekside Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
13563 Heacock St., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Creekside Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Butterfield Language Academy (rated 8.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sunnymeadows Elementary (rated 5.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Sunnymead Elementary (rated 5.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Moreno Valley, see our Moreno Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM Moreno Valley | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Sunnymead Elementary Moreno Valley | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Sunnymead Middle Moreno Valley | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Moreno Valley High Moreno Valley | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| March Mountain High Moreno Valley | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| March Valley Moreno Valley | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Alessandro Moreno Valley | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Sunnymeadows Elementary Moreno Valley | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Ramona Elementary Moreno Valley | 0.9 mi | 3.0 |
| Valley Adventist Christian Moreno Valley | 1.1 mi | — |
| Serrano Elementary Moreno Valley | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| VALLEY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Moreno Valley | 1.1 mi | — |
| Bayside Community Day Moreno Valley | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Moreno Valley Online Academy Moreno Valley | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Leadership Military Academy Moreno Valley | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Badger Springs Middle Moreno Valley | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Chaparral Hills Elementary Moreno Valley | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| IMMANUEL HOUSE INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING Moreno Valley | 1.6 mi | — |
| TownGate Elementary Moreno Valley | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Butterfield Language Academy Moreno Valley | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92553 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,344
Median Home Value
$413,000
Median Rent
$1,892/mo
Population
73,189
College Educated
13.1%
Homeownership
50.3%
Avg Commute
31.5 min
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Median Age
31
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| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss San Jose, CA | 4.8 |
| Barton Elementary Long Beach, CA | 4.8 |
| Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield, CA | 4.8 |
| Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence Inglewood, CA | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Creekside Elementary
What grades does Creekside Elementary serve?
Creekside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 664 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creekside Elementary rank in CA?
Creekside Elementary ranks #7,578 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Creekside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Creekside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Creekside Elementary a charter school?
No, Creekside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creekside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Creekside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside Elementary?
88.4% of students at Creekside Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 664
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (951) 571-4560
Resources & Links
District
Moreno Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 31,344
- Schools in District
- 39
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,501
- District Rank
- #26 of 38
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