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#4534 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Creekside Junior High
Middle School · Los Banos Unified
1401 Prairie Springs Dr., Los Banos, CA 93635
Enrollment
823
Student-Teacher
21.1:1
Score
6.5
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
823
Student-Teacher
21.1:1
Score
6.5
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,534 of 9,539
In Los Banos
#5 of 16
public schools
In district
#5 of 16
Los Banos Unified
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Creekside Junior High
Middle School in Los Banos · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Creekside Junior High
Creekside Junior High is a public middle school in Los Banos, CA, part of Los Banos Unified. Creekside Junior High serves approximately 823 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Creekside Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,534 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Creekside Junior High show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 5.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Creekside Junior High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Creekside Junior High runs 21.1:1 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.
32% of students at Creekside Junior High 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 Junior High — Students at Creekside Junior High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Creekside Junior High Compares
See how Creekside Junior High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1401 Prairie Springs Dr., Los Banos, CA 93635
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Creekside Junior High may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Romero Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Santa Nella), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grasslands Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Westside Union Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Banos, see our Los Banos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Alternative Education Center Los Banos | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Henry Miller Elementary Los Banos | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Valley Los Banos Community Merced | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Los Banos | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Westside Union Elementary Los Banos | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Los Banos Elementary Los Banos | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Lorena Falasco Elementary Los Banos | 2.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Los Banos High Los Banos | 2.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Los Banos Adventist Christian School Los Banos | 2.2 mi | — |
| LOS BANOS ADVENTIST SCHOOL Los Banos | 2.2 mi | — |
| San Luis High (Continuation) Los Banos | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| R. M. Miano Elementary Los Banos | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Transitional Kindergarten Center Los Banos | 2.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Mercey Springs Elementary Los Banos | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Los Banos Junior High Los Banos | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Grasslands Elementary Los Banos | 3.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Pacheco High Los Banos | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Volta Elementary Los Banos | 4.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Charleston Elementary Los Banos | 5.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Romero Elementary Santa Nella | 8.5 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93635 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,666
Median Home Value
$423,900
Median Rent
$1,505/mo
Population
49,232
College Educated
13.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Avg Commute
51.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Median Age
30.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Creekside Junior High
What grades does Creekside Junior High serve?
Creekside Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Creekside Junior High?
Creekside Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Junior High is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creekside Junior High rank in CA?
Creekside Junior High ranks #4,534 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Creekside Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Junior High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Creekside Junior High a charter school?
No, Creekside Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creekside Junior High a Title I school?
No, Creekside Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside Junior High?
69.6% of students at Creekside Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 823
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (209) 826-1005
Resources & Links
District
Los Banos Unified- District Enrollment
- 11,057
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,419
- District Rank
- #5 of 16
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