Creekside Middle School

1,428 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Creekside Middle School, located in Carmel, Indiana, is part of the highly regarded Carmel Clay Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-known for maintaining high academic standards and providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The facility is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, offering a robust curriculum that includes core subjects alongside various elective opportunities, arts, and technology-focused programs.

Beyond its academic reputation, Creekside Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student involvement. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests outside the classroom. With a focus on social-emotional learning and a supportive faculty, Creekside strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for the rigor of their upcoming high school years.

1,428

Total Students

76.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	795
Hispanic	75
Black	58
Asian	419
Two or More	79
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
795 (55.7%)
Asian
419 (29.3%)
Two or More
79 (5.5%)
Hispanic
75 (5.3%)
Black
58 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carmel Clay Schools
Phone:	(317)733-6420
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 466

Grade 7 489

Grade 8 473