Very Good
#1194 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 32% in state
Creekside Middle School
Middle School · Volusia · Port Orange, FL
A Volusia middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6801 AIRPORT RD, Port Orange, FL 32128
- Math 65% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creekside Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Creekside Middle 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,164
Median home value
$378,500
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32128; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Coast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Silver Sands Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 1,099 | Compare → |
| Burns Science and Technology Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 1,074 | Compare → |
| Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Volusia
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #21 of 80
- District spending per student
- $10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creekside Middle School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creekside Middle School
Creekside Middle School is a public middle school in Port Orange, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 1,162 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,194 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creekside Middle School
What grades does Creekside Middle School serve?
Creekside Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Creekside Middle School?
Creekside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creekside Middle School rank in FL?
Creekside Middle School ranks #1,194 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Creekside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Creekside Middle School a charter school?
No, Creekside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creekside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Creekside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside Middle School?
36.7% of students at Creekside Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Volusia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (386) 304-5500
- Area population (ZIP 32128)
- 22,366
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 32128; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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