Very Good
#813 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 36% in state
Creekside School
Middle School · Harris County · Cataula, GA
A Harris County middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
8403 Ga Highway 315, Cataula, GA 31804
- Math 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creekside School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Creekside 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low104/100K
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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
$100,761
Median home value
$287,900
Median rent
$988/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
95.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Harris County
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Harris County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creekside School is listed in Harris County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creekside School
Creekside School is a public middle school in Cataula, GA, part of Harris County, serving approximately 807 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #813 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creekside School
What grades does Creekside School serve?
Creekside School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Creekside School?
Creekside School has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creekside School rank in GA?
Creekside School ranks #813 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Creekside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Creekside School a charter school?
No, Creekside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creekside School a Title I school?
No, Creekside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside School?
41.8% of students at Creekside 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 807
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (706) 596-1300
- Area population (ZIP 31804)
- 5,814
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 31804; 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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