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#2649 of 3,441 schools in OH
Creekside Middle School
Middle School · Fairfield City · Fairfield, OH
A Fairfield City middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1111 Nilles Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creekside Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creekside Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,666/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfield), 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
$69,624
Median home value
$215,700
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,089 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Run Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Calvary Academy- thePrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–10 | 3.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Winton Woods Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 650 | 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.
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.
Fairfield City
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creekside Middle School is listed in Fairfield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creekside Middle School
Creekside Middle School is a public middle school in Fairfield, OH, part of Fairfield City, serving approximately 1,113 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,649 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 1,113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School is 18.6:1. 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 OH?
Creekside Middle School ranks #2,649 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Creekside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
63.0% 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
- 1,113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (513) 829-4433
- Area population (ZIP 45014)
- 45,652
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 45014; 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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