Very Good
#838 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 26% in state
Creekside Intermediate School
Middle School · Dexter Community School District · Dexter, MI
A Dexter Community School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2615 BAKER RD, Dexter, MI 48130
- Math 52% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creekside Intermediate School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
11.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Creekside Intermediate 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average463/100K
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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
$131,875
Median home value
$453,100
Median rent
$1,681/mo
College educated
66.5%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 18 | 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.
Dexter Community School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creekside Intermediate School is listed in Dexter Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creekside Intermediate School
Creekside Intermediate School is a public middle school in Dexter, MI, part of Dexter Community School District, serving approximately 522 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creekside Intermediate School
What grades does Creekside Intermediate School serve?
Creekside Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Creekside Intermediate School?
Creekside Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Intermediate 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 Intermediate School rank in MI?
Creekside Intermediate School ranks #838 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Creekside Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Intermediate School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Creekside Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Creekside Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creekside Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Creekside Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside Intermediate School?
11.9% of students at Creekside Intermediate 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
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (734) 424-4160
- Area population (ZIP 48130)
- 16,849
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 48130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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