Very Good
#910 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 24% in state
Creekside Charter Academy
Elementary School · Hillsborough · Riverview, FL
A Hillsborough charter elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14020 US HWY 301 S, Riverview, FL 33578
- Math 56% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creekside Charter Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* 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 FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creekside Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Average512/100K
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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
$80,223
Median home value
$298,000
Median rent
$1,766/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33578; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 957 | Compare → |
| First Baptist of East Bay / East Bay ChristianPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Summerfield Crossings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 930 | Compare → |
| Doby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 618 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #61 of 286
- District spending per student
- $10,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creekside Charter Academy is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creekside Charter Academy
Creekside Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Riverview, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 773 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #910 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creekside Charter Academy
What grades does Creekside Charter Academy serve?
Creekside Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Creekside Charter Academy?
Creekside Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Charter Academy is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creekside Charter Academy rank in FL?
Creekside Charter Academy ranks #910 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Creekside Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Charter Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Creekside Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Creekside Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Creekside Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Creekside Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside Charter Academy?
52.4% of students at Creekside Charter Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (813) 419-5340
- Area population (ZIP 33578)
- 58,474
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33578; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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