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#218 of 574 schools in SD
Top 38% in state
Creekside Elementary - 07
Elementary School · Spearfish School District 40-2 · Spearfish, SD
A Spearfish School District 40-2 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 E Illinois, Spearfish, SD 57783
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creekside Elementary - 07 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creekside Elementary - 07 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 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spearfish), 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
$64,970
Median home value
$332,300
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57783; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spearfish School District 40-2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creekside Elementary - 07 is listed in Spearfish School District 40-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creekside Elementary - 07
Creekside Elementary - 07 is a public elementary school in Spearfish, SD, part of Spearfish School District 40-2, serving approximately 519 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creekside Elementary - 07
What grades does Creekside Elementary - 07 serve?
Creekside Elementary - 07 serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Creekside Elementary - 07?
Creekside Elementary - 07 has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary - 07?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary - 07 is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creekside Elementary - 07 rank in SD?
Creekside Elementary - 07 ranks #218 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Creekside Elementary - 07's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside Elementary - 07 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 Creekside Elementary - 07?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Elementary - 07 has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Creekside Elementary - 07 a charter school?
No, Creekside Elementary - 07 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creekside Elementary - 07 a Title I school?
No, Creekside Elementary - 07 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside Elementary - 07?
17.1% of students at Creekside Elementary - 07 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (605) 717-1210
- Area population (ZIP 57783)
- 16,929
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 57783; 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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