Creekside Middle School

www.zps.org

577 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Creekside Middle School, located in Zeeland, Michigan, serves as a key academic institution within the Zeeland Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment, the school focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents by balancing high academic expectations with social-emotional growth. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests through various core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Creekside Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages students to engage in a variety of clubs, sports, and activities designed to promote teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. By aligning with the broader mission of Zeeland Public Schools, Creekside strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence, ensuring that students are well-equipped with the skills and character necessary for future success.

577

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	104
Black	4
Asian	18
Two or More	25

White
426 (73.8%)
Hispanic
104 (18.0%)
Two or More
25 (4.3%)
Asian
18 (3.1%)
Black
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Zeeland Public Schools
Phone:	(616)748-3300
Website:	http://www.zps.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 213

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 189