Serving 464 students in grades 6-8, Creekside Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creekside Junior High School's student population of 464 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Creekside Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Junior High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
11%
41%
White
73%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside Junior High School's ranking?
Creekside Junior High School is ranked #733 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Creekside Junior High School often compared to?
Creekside Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boyet Junior High School, St. Tammany Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Creekside Junior High School?
464 students attend Creekside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Creekside Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creekside Junior High School?
Creekside Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creekside Junior High School offer ?
Creekside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Creekside Junior High School part of?
Creekside Junior High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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