Excellent
#21 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Creekside Elementary School
Elementary School · Hartland Consolidated Schools · Hartland, MI
A Hartland Consolidated Schools elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 408, Hartland, MI 48353
- Math 82% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 82% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creekside Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creekside Elementary 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 Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average263/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$97,163
Median home value
$290,900
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
93.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48353; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland Village Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Hartland Round Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Charyl Stockwell AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 127 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Hartland Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creekside Elementary School is listed in Hartland Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creekside Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hartland, MI, part of Hartland Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 409 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creekside Elementary School
What grades does Creekside Elementary School serve?
Creekside Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creekside Elementary School rank in MI?
Creekside Elementary School ranks #21 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Creekside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Creekside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Creekside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creekside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Creekside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside Elementary School?
19.3% of students at Creekside Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (810) 626-2600
- Area population (ZIP 48353)
- 6,850
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48353; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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