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12362 Springhurst Drive, San Diego, CA 92128-6366
Summary
Creekside Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
71.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
78.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 71.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 78.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 600/4,657 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 292/4,657 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 585 |
| Low-Income Students | 84 (14.4%) |
| English Learners | 55 (9.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.3 points from last year and fell 6.6 points over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math +2.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.2% to 81.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 57% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 73.5% to 82.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.3-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 80.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Creekside Elementary compare within the district?
Creekside Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 25 K–5 schools in Poway Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Creekside Elementary rank in California?
Creekside Elementary ranks No. 600 of 4,657 in reading and No. 292 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Creekside Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 18 in reading and tied for No. 12 in math among 24 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.7% meet the reading standard and 47.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Creekside Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Creekside Elementary is No. 26 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Creekside Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Creekside Elementary is No. 44 in reading and No. 22 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Creekside ElementaryThis school | 78.3% | 71.9% |
| Adobe Bluffs Elementary | 87.4% | 85.2% |
| Canyon View Elementary | 80.9% | 75.6% |
