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#881 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 39% in state

Creekland Middle School

Middle School · Cherokee County · Canton, GA

A Cherokee County middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1555 Owens Store Rd, Canton, GA 30115

  • Math 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$13,292
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Creekland Middle School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Creekland 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated930/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,346

Median home value

$439,600

Median rent

$1,739/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Cherokee County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dean Rusk Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.96–8Not available1,483Compare →
E. T. Booth Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.46–8Not available1,638Compare →
Freedom Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.56–8Not available904Compare →
Mill Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.76–8Not available1,388Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cherokee County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#27 of 37
District spending per student
$13,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Creekland Middle School is listed in Cherokee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Creekland Middle School

Creekland Middle School is a public middle school in Canton, GA, part of Cherokee County, serving approximately 1,484 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Creekland Middle School

What grades does Creekland Middle School serve?

Creekland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Creekland Middle School?

Creekland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekland Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Creekland Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Creekland Middle School rank in GA?

Creekland Middle School ranks #881 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Creekland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Creekland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Creekland Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekland Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Creekland Middle School a charter school?

No, Creekland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Creekland Middle School a Title I school?

No, Creekland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekland Middle School?

21.2% of students at Creekland 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
1,484
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cherokee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 30115)
53,299
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
41.2
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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30115; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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